Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Val Vista Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Val Vista Lakes Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
62%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Val Vista Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School is ranked #386 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Val Vista Lakes Elementary School?
498 students attend Val Vista Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Val Vista Lakes Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Val Vista Lakes Elementary School?
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Val Vista Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Val Vista Lakes Elementary School part of?
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.
In what neighborhood is Val Vista Lakes Elementary School located?
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School is located in the Val Vista Lakes neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ.
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