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Countryside Elementary School

Elementary School · Dysart Unified District (4243)

15047 N. Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ 85379

Enrollment

572

Student-Teacher

15.5:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#1,087 of 2,006

In Surprise

#15 of 23

public schools

In district

#14 of 24

Dysart Unified District (4243)

School environment

7.8 / 10

Very Good

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6.1/10

Elementary School in Surprise · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Countryside Elementary School

Countryside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Surprise, AZ, part of Dysart Unified District (4243). Countryside Elementary School serves approximately 572 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Countryside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,087 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Countryside Elementary School show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • District avg 6.0
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

40% of students at Countryside Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,550
Chronic Absenteeism39.7%

Countryside Elementary School — Students at Countryside Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 45.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 53.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
68%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
37%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.1/10.

How Countryside Elementary School Compares

See how Countryside Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.1/10
46th percentile in AZ
Academic
6.6/10
Average
Growth
5.1/10
Average
Environment
7.8/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
37 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
39.7%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

15047 N. Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ 85379

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Countryside Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Freedom Traditional Academy (rated 9.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Imagine Rosefield (rated 8.4/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Legacy Traditional School - Surprise (rated 8.1/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Surprise, see our Surprise schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
West-MEC - Valley Vista High School Surprise 0.3 mi
Valley Vista High School Surprise 0.3 mi 6.9
Imagine Surprise Middle Phoenix 0.5 mi 6.7
Imagine Prep Surprise Phoenix 0.5 mi 7.9
Ashton Ranch Middle School Surprise 0.6 mi 4.6
Calibre Academy Surprise Surprise 0.6 mi 4.2
Freedom Traditional Academy Surprise 0.7 mi 9.3
Highland Prep Surprise 0.6 mi 8.7
Paradise Honors Elementary School Surprise 0.7 mi 7.5
Marley Park Elementary Surprise 1.2 mi 6.4
FOURTEENSIX CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Surprise 1.4 mi 6.6
Kingswood Elementary School Surprise 1.4 mi 6.1
Legacy Traditional School - Surprise Surprise 1.6 mi 8.1
ThrivePoint High School at Surprise Glendale 1.6 mi 4.1
Imagine Rosefield Surprise 2.0 mi 8.4
West Point Elementary School Surprise 1.9 mi 4.4
Rancho Gabriela Surprise 2.3 mi 5.5
Sonoran Heights Middle School Surprise 2.4 mi 5.2
Cimarron Springs Middle School Surprise 2.2 mi 7.0
Canyon Ridge School Surprise 2.7 mi 7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85379 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$102,823

Median Home Value

$413,500

Median Rent

$1,944/mo

Population

49,735

College Educated

32.2%

Homeownership

74.9%

Avg Commute

28.6 min

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Median Age

34.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Countryside Elementary School

What grades does Countryside Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Countryside Elementary School?

Countryside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Countryside Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Countryside Elementary School rank in AZ?

Countryside Elementary School ranks #1,087 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Countryside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Countryside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Countryside Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Countryside Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Countryside Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Countryside Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
47 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
58 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
572
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.7%

District

Dysart Unified District (4243)
District Enrollment
23,118
Schools in District
25
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,550
District Rank
#14 of 24

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