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#1087 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Countryside Elementary School

Elementary School · Dysart Unified District (4243) · Surprise, AZ

A Dysart Unified District (4243) elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

15047 N. Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ 85379

  • Math 34% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$10,550
Chronic Absenteeism39.7%

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

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 14 years
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%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 Countryside 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. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated992/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Surprise), 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

$102,823

Median home value

$413,500

Median rent

$1,944/mo

College educated

32.2%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85379; 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
Ashton Ranch Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–80.6 mi489Compare →
Calibre Academy SurpriseCharter · enrollment unverified4.2K–80.6 mi530Compare →
Freedom Traditional AcademyEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–80.7 mi470Compare →
Paradise Honors Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.5K–80.7 mi1,919Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Dysart Unified District (4243)

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#14 of 24
District spending per student
$10,550NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Countryside Elementary School is listed in Dysart Unified District (4243); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Countryside Elementary School

Countryside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Surprise, AZ, part of Dysart Unified District (4243), serving approximately 572 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,087 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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.

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

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%
Area population (ZIP 85379)
49,735
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
34.3
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 85379; 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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