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Valley View Elementary School

Public | K-8 | 225 students

 

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Posted May 26, 2010

Teacher involvement is excellent for the students who attend this school. My children have excelled in every subject this year because of their teachers willingness to challenge them and help them succeed!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 6, 2008

What a woderful school, where instead of teaching to the test, the teach to each child and the best of their abilities. Everyone from the teachers and staff, not to mention the wonderful principal, Martin Ellsworth, are kind caring and nurturing. My only sadness is that the school stops at middle school. How wonderful it would be if the could add high school to this amazing school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2006

I had always heard that this school was special.I have to say that my involvement with the school has proven this to be true. This is a small rural school with a warm and familial feeling. The teachers seem to truly care. One of the best things I have seen at Valley View is the school's 'Love of Reading' annual celebration, which pulls community members, staff, and students together for a week of activities with reading at the core.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2006

Children at this school have access to classes in Spanish, Music, and Computers taught by specialists who seem to do a very good job. The quality of the music program, for such a small school, is wonderful. The atmosphere in the school is welcoming, and it appears to be safe.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

My son is in first grade, Dana Salem is the best teacher I have experienced. Ms. Salem adapts to each childs learning style and the class learns together. Ms. Salem is approachable and understanding. It is a wonderful feeling to look into these kids eyes and see the eagerness to learn. The first graders at Valley View are always smiling. As a parent I am extremely pleased at the level of accomplishment.
—Submitted by Michele Phillips, a parent


Posted April 21, 2005

I am very happy with Valley View. I think this school should be used as an example of how good schools can be. Everyone appears to place the good of the students first. The resource dept. is the best I have ever seen. The school encourages parent involvement, and keeps an open line of communication. I have a second grader that looks forward to going to school everyday.
—Submitted by Betty Madrid, a parent


Posted February 25, 2005

Valley View is an exceptional educational facility with a friendly and caring staff. The teachers know the students well and the principal seems to be a hands-on instructional leader. The front office is run with efficiency as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2003

I have been pleased with Valley View. The atmosphere is very positive and school spirit is infectious.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 4, 2003

Valley View is a small school with a big heart. There is a family like feeling since there is only one class at each grade level and everyone knows everyone. All grades performed well on the Stanford 9 Test with 2nd, 6th & 8th doing extremely well. Valley View 6th graders had the highest scores in the county for their grade level!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

28 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

23 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
89%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

26 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
92%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

  • In 2010-2011, this school was designated "Highly Performing".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Performing Plus".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Highly Performing".

About the tests


Arizona uses AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles to indicate schools' overall performance each year. For elementary and middle schools, the profiles are based on current and historical aggregated AIMS results, MAP results and whether or not the school made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). For high schools, AIMS results, AYP status and graduation/dropout rates are used. Schools are identified as Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus, Performing, Underperforming, Failing to Meet Academic Standards or Pending.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 57% 42%
Hispanic 39% 42%
Black 2% 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 6%
Asian 0% 3%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 139%N/A46%
English language learners 22%N/A14%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
English 60% 12%
Spanish 40% 81%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 17N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

School basics

Fax number
  • (520) 366-5592

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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6849 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
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