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#1086 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Kingswood Elementary School

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

A Dysart Unified District (4243) elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

15150 W MONDELL RD, Surprise, AZ 85374

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2022)
  • 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$10,550
Chronic Absenteeism44.2%

Students at Kingswood Elementary School score 38% 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 Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 Kingswood 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • 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

$78,690

Median home value

$355,800

Median rent

$1,897/mo

College educated

30.1%

Homeownership

78.4%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85374; 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

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Paradise Honors Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.5K–80.9 mi1,919Compare →
Countryside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–81.4 mi572Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Dysart Unified District (4243)

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#13 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

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

About Kingswood Elementary School

Kingswood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Surprise, AZ, part of Dysart Unified District (4243), serving approximately 798 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,086 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kingswood Elementary School

What grades does Kingswood Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Kingswood Elementary School?

Kingswood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 798 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Kingswood Elementary School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kingswood Elementary School rank in AZ?

Kingswood Elementary School ranks #1,086 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Kingswood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kingswood 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 Kingswood Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kingswood Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kingswood Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Kingswood Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
798
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.2%
Area population (ZIP 85374)
40,955
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
58.9
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 85374; 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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