Black Mountain Elementary School

Black Mountain Elementary School is a regular public school located in the rural setting of Golden Valley, Arizona. Serving kindergarten through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 513 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1, with 28 full-time equivalent teachers. The school’s MySchoolScout rating is 3.6 out of 10, and it ranks 1696th out of 2029 schools in Arizona, placing it in the 16th percentile.

Academically, the school shows room for growth, with 21% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Reading, and 8% proficient in Math. The neighborhood around Black Mountain Elementary has a median household income of $43,034 and a median home value of $110,700. The poverty rate is 21.8%, and only 6% of the population has a bachelor's degree or higher.

Despite the challenges, the school provides a supportive environment for its students in a community that values education and the well-being of its youth.

While current test scores at Black Mountain Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Black Mountain Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.