About This School
Palo Verde Elementary School is located in Palo Verde, AZ and is in Palo Verde Elementary District. It is a public school that serves 499 students in grades K-8.
Palo Verde Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Palo Verde Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Palo Verde Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Palo Verde Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Palo Verde Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Palo Verde Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Palo Verde Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Palo Verde Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Palo Verde Elementary District District Spending
$7,635Per Pupil
The Palo Verde Elementary District spends $7,635 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 48% on instruction, 45% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Palo Verde Elementary District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Elementary School 5.8 miles | n/a | |
| Buckeye Middle School 5.8 miles |  |
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| Buckeye Primary Elementary School 5.8 miles |  |
|
| Grace Fellowship Academy 5.9 miles | n/a | |
| Bales Elementary School 6.2 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-8
- Palo Verde Elementary District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Palo Verde Elementary School10700 South Palo Verde Rd
Palo Verde, AZ 85343
(623) 327-3690
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Test Scores
About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
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TestRating
6 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 499
47%
53%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Palo Verde Elementary School had 66% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 47% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
48%
Hispanic
46%
Black
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Palo Verde Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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