Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ventana Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Ventana Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Ventana Vista Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Ventana Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ventana Vista Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#117 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
33%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Ventana Vista Elementary School is ranked #117 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ventana Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Ventana Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ventana Vista Elementary School?
470 students attend Ventana Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ventana Vista Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ventana Vista Elementary School?
Ventana Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ventana Vista Elementary School offer ?
Ventana Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ventana Vista Elementary School part of?
Ventana Vista Elementary School is part of Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District.
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