Excellent
#191 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 10% in state
Gavilan Peak School
Elementary School · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Anthem, AZ
A Deer Valley Unified District (4246) elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2701 W MEMORIAL DR, Anthem, AZ 85086
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gavilan Peak School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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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Where Gavilan Peak School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,543
Median home value
$554,100
Median rent
$2,177/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Diamond Canyon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| North Valley Christain AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Amcs at Anthem Dba Caurus AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 214 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #14 of 41
- District spending per student
- $10,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gavilan Peak School is listed in Deer Valley Unified District (4246); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gavilan Peak School
Gavilan Peak School is a public elementary school in Anthem, AZ, part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246), serving approximately 533 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Gavilan Peak School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gavilan Peak School
What grades does Gavilan Peak School serve?
Gavilan Peak School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Gavilan Peak School?
Gavilan Peak School has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gavilan Peak School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gavilan Peak School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gavilan Peak School rank in AZ?
Gavilan Peak School ranks #191 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Gavilan Peak School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gavilan Peak School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Gavilan Peak School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gavilan Peak School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gavilan Peak School a charter school?
No, Gavilan Peak School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gavilan Peak School a Title I school?
No, Gavilan Peak School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (623) 445-7400
- Area population (ZIP 85086)
- 43,369
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
Official sources & links
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 85086; 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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