About This School
Countryside Elementary School is located in Surprise, AZ and is one of 25 schools in Dysart Unified District. It is a public school that serves 928 students in grades K-8.
Countryside 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 Countryside Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Countryside 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 Countryside Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Countryside 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 Countryside Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Countryside 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 Countryside Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Dysart Unified District District Spending
$6,971Per Pupil
The Dysart Unified District spends $6,971 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 54% on instruction, 41% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Dysart 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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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Parkview Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Ashton Ranch Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Carden Traditional School of Surprise 0.8 miles |  |
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| Paradise Education Center 0.9 miles | |
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| Marley Park Elementary School 1.3 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-8
- Dysart Unified District
Made AYP
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Contact
Countryside Elementary School15047 North Parkview Place
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 876-7800
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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
5 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: 928
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Countryside Elementary School had 43% 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
64%
Hispanic
23%
Black
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
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19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Countryside Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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