Serving 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Villa De Paz Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Villa De Paz Elementary School's student population of 618 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Villa De Paz Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Villa De Paz Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#1533 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
78%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Villa De Paz Elementary School's ranking?
Villa De Paz Elementary School is ranked #1533 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Villa De Paz Elementary School often compared to?
Villa De Paz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pendergast Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Villa De Paz Elementary School?
618 students attend Villa De Paz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Villa De Paz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Villa De Paz Elementary School?
Villa De Paz Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Villa De Paz Elementary School offer ?
Villa De Paz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Villa De Paz Elementary School part of?
Villa De Paz Elementary School is part of Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District.
In what neighborhood is Villa De Paz Elementary School located?
Villa De Paz Elementary School is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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