About This School
Kiva Elementary School is located in Paradise Valley, AZ and is one of 21 elementary schools in Scottsdale Unified District. It is a public school that serves 790 students in grades K-6.
Kiva 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 Kiva Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Kiva Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Kiva Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Kiva 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 Kiva Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Kiva Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Kiva Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Scottsdale Unified District District Spending
$7,963Per Pupil
The Scottsdale Unified District spends $7,963 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 37% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Scottsdale Unified 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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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Camelback Desert School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Pueblo Elementary School 1.6 miles |  |
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| Arcadia Neighborhood Learning Center 1.9 miles |  |
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| Our Lady of Perpetual Help School 2.3 miles | n/a | |
| Navajo Elementary School 2.4 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Scottsdale Unified District
Made AYP
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Contact
Kiva Elementary School6911 East McDonald Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6100
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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
8 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: 790
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Kiva Elementary School had 7% 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
86%
Hispanic
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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Black
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American Indian/Alaskan Native
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19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Kiva Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Kiva Elementary School
5
This school has done wonders for my kindergarten student. She has flourished under their nurturing guidance. Thank you, Kiva!
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 13, 2012
Kiva Elementary School
Kiva is one of the best schools you could send your child to in Arizona and the United States for that matter. This school offers more than just a great staff and test scores. The "family" like feeling you get from Kiva is unforgettable. I loved the time I spent at Kiva and would highly recommend this school to any parent considering it both in and out of the attendance area. Kiva is the best!
Submitted on Oct 11, 2010
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