Desert Valley Elementary School

Desert Valley Elementary School serves 459 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in Glendale, Arizona. This regular public school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1 with 31 full-time equivalent teachers, providing students with more individualized attention than many larger schools. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #326 out of 2,029 Arizona schools, placing it in the 84th percentile statewide.

In reading and language arts, 42% of students perform at proficient levels or above across grade levels, while 35% achieve proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to student development with room for continued academic growth. Desert Valley Elementary is situated in the 85304 ZIP code area, where families enjoy a median household income of $81,866 and a relatively low poverty rate of 8.2%.

The neighborhood features a median home value of $310,400, indicating a stable residential community of nearly 30,000 residents. About 23% of area adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The school operates within Glendale's large suburban setting, providing students with the benefits of both community connection and access to broader metropolitan resources.