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#12 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 1% in state

Fireside Elementary School

Elementary School · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Phoenix, AZ

A Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) elementary school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3012 E GREENWAY RD, Phoenix, AZ 85032

  • Math 84% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2022)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-0.66 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency84% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency85% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+40.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$11,848
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Fireside Elementary School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency84%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 85% recently.

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2020*
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2021*
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2022
Math
84%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

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

Based on 22 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Fireside 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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

$74,331

Median home value

$387,900

Median rent

$1,492/mo

College educated

34.2%

Homeownership

57.9%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85032; 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
Sky Crossing Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.5PK–60.7 mi561Compare →
Wildfire Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–61.1 mi443Compare →
Desert Trails Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.5PK–71.4 mi650Compare →
Quail Run Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–61.4 mi509Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#2 of 44
District spending per student
$11,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fireside Elementary School is listed in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fireside Elementary School

Fireside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), serving approximately 689 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fireside Elementary School

What grades does Fireside Elementary School serve?

Fireside Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Fireside Elementary School?

Fireside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.

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

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

How does Fireside Elementary School rank in AZ?

Fireside Elementary School ranks #12 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Fireside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fireside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Fireside Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fireside Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Fireside Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Fireside Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
689
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
Area population (ZIP 85032)
70,447
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
37.9
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 85032; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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