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#949 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 47% in state

Mirage Elementary School

Elementary School · Deer Valley Unified District (4246)

3910 W GROVERS AVE, Glendale, AZ 85308

Enrollment

520

Student-Teacher

14.9:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#949 of 2,006

In Glendale

#33 of 82

public schools

In district

#35 of 41

Deer Valley Unified District (4246)

School environment

7.9 / 10

Very Good

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Mirage Elementary School

6.5/10

Elementary School in Glendale · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Mirage Elementary School

Mirage Elementary School is a public elementary school in Glendale, AZ, part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246). Mirage Elementary School serves approximately 520 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Mirage Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #949 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Mirage Elementary School show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.5 pts below district
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • District avg 8.0
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

44% of students at Mirage Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,940
Chronic Absenteeism43.7%

Mirage Elementary School — Students at Mirage Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 47.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 54.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
62%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
38%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.1/10.

How Mirage Elementary School Compares

See how Mirage Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.5/10
53th percentile in AZ
Academic
6.3/10
Average
Growth
6.1/10
Average
Environment
7.9/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
35 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
43.7%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

3910 W GROVERS AVE, Glendale, AZ 85308

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mirage Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Traditional Academy at Bellair (rated 9.4/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mountain Shadows Elementary School (rated 7.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Park Meadows Elementary School (rated 7.1/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Glendale, see our Glendale schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Thrivepoint High School at Union Hills Glendale 0.6 mi 3.8
Ombudsman Online Academy Glendale 0.8 mi 3.7
ARROWHEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Glendale 0.9 mi 6.2
Traditional Academy at Bellair Glendale 1.0 mi 9.4
ThrivePoint High School at Grovers Glendale 1.0 mi 3.1
ThrivePoint Online High School Glendale 1.0 mi 4.2
Sunrise Elementary School Phoenix 1.0 mi 5.6
Park Meadows Elementary School Glendale 1.3 mi 7.1
Mountain Shadows Elementary School Glendale 1.3 mi 7.4
West-MEC - Greenway High School Phoenix 1.6 mi
Greenway High School Phoenix 1.6 mi 7.1
Ombudsman - Charter West Phoenix 1.5 mi 4.7
West-MEC Gateway Community College Phoenix 1.5 mi
Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley Chandler 1.5 mi 6.1
Deer Valley Academy Phoenix 1.5 mi
Desert Sky Middle School Glendale 1.5 mi 5.6
West-MEC - Deer Valley High School Glendale 1.5 mi
Deer Valley High School Glendale 1.5 mi 7.5
Intelli-School Glendale Glendale 1.6 mi 5.8
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Mesa 1.7 mi 4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85308 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$95,512

Median Home Value

$420,100

Median Rent

$1,777/mo

Population

65,159

College Educated

37.7%

Homeownership

71.9%

Avg Commute

24.5 min

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Median Age

41.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mirage Elementary School

What grades does Mirage Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Mirage Elementary School?

Mirage Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mirage Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mirage Elementary School rank in AZ?

Mirage Elementary School ranks #949 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Mirage Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mirage Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Mirage Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mirage Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mirage Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Mirage Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
20 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
40 Some Transit

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
520
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.7%

District

Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
District Enrollment
32,837
Schools in District
41
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,940
District Rank
#35 of 41

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