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#572 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 29% in state

Bella Vista Elementary School

Elementary School · Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) · Sierra Vista, AZ

A Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3555 E FRY BLVD, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$10,745
Chronic Absenteeism67.5%

Students at Bella Vista Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Bella Vista Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,895/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sierra Vista), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,822

Median home value

$218,100

Median rent

$985/mo

College educated

31.2%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8Charter · enrollment unverified6.6K–80.6 mi372Compare →
Leman Academy of Excellence-sierra VistaCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–80.9 mi510Compare →
Carmichael Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–61.1 mi299Compare →
Veritas Christian Community SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privateK–121.3 mi128Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#3 of 8
District spending per student
$10,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bella Vista Elementary School is listed in Sierra Vista Unified District (4175); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bella Vista Elementary School

Bella Vista Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sierra Vista, AZ, part of Sierra Vista Unified District (4175), serving approximately 280 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #572 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bella Vista Elementary School

What grades does Bella Vista Elementary School serve?

Bella Vista Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Bella Vista Elementary School?

Bella Vista Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bella Vista Elementary School rank in AZ?

Bella Vista Elementary School ranks #572 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Bella Vista Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bella Vista Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bella Vista Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bella Vista Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bella Vista Elementary School a charter school?

No, Bella Vista Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bella Vista Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Bella Vista Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
280
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Cochise County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
67.5%
Area population (ZIP 85635)
34,958
Area average commute
17.6 min
Area median age
39.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85635; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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