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Black Mountain Elementary School
Elementary School · Kingman Unified School District (79598) · Golden Valley, AZ
A Kingman Unified School District (79598) elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3404 N SANTA MARIA RD, Golden Valley, AZ 86413
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Black Mountain Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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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Where Black Mountain 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated715/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,752
Median home value
$157,700
Median rent
$1,056/mo
College educated
5.1%
Homeownership
88.7%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86413; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Kingman Unified School District (79598)
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Willow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | Not available | 486 | Compare → |
| Hualapai ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | Not available | 780 | Compare → |
| La Senita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 199 | Compare → |
| Manzanita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | Not available | 803 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kingman Unified School District (79598)
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $9,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Black Mountain Elementary School is listed in Kingman Unified School District (79598); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Black Mountain Elementary School
Black Mountain Elementary School is a public elementary school in Golden Valley, AZ, part of Kingman Unified School District (79598), serving approximately 513 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,974 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black Mountain Elementary School
What grades does Black Mountain Elementary School serve?
Black Mountain Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Black Mountain Elementary School?
Black Mountain Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Mountain Elementary School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Black Mountain Elementary School rank in AZ?
Black Mountain Elementary School ranks #1,974 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Black Mountain Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Black Mountain Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Black Mountain Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Black Mountain Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Black Mountain Elementary School a charter school?
No, Black Mountain Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Black Mountain Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Black Mountain Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mohave County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.1%
- Phone
- (928) 565-9111
- Area population (ZIP 86413)
- 12,075
- Area median age
- 58.1
Official sources & links
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 86413; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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