Skip to main content

Very Good

#494 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 25% in state

Continental Elementary School

Elementary School · Continental Elementary District (4416) · Green Valley, AZ

An elementary school in Green Valley, AZ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

PO BOX 547, Green Valley, AZ 85622

  • Math 44% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2022)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$15,070
Chronic Absenteeism9.4%

Students at Continental Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Continental 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated751/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$72,424

Median home value

$324,800

Median rent

$1,307/mo

College educated

52.3%

Homeownership

88.1%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85622; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Colearn Academy ArizonaCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–122.7 mi185Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Continental Elementary District (4416)

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,070NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Continental Elementary School is listed in Continental Elementary District (4416); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Continental Elementary School

Continental Elementary School is a public elementary school in Green Valley, AZ, part of Continental Elementary District (4416), serving approximately 626 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #494 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Continental Elementary School

What grades does Continental Elementary School serve?

Continental Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Continental Elementary School?

Continental Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 626 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Continental Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Continental Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Continental Elementary School rank in AZ?

Continental Elementary School ranks #494 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Continental Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Continental Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Continental Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Continental Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Continental Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Continental Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
626
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.4%
Area population (ZIP 85622)
6,345
Area median age
73.1
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 85622; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.