Very Good
#509 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 25% in state
New River Elementary School
Elementary School · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Phoenix, AZ
A Deer Valley Unified District (4246) elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
48827 N BLACK CANYON HWY, Phoenix, AZ 85087
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New River Elementary School score 50% 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 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 New River 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$120,688
Median home value
$510,800
Median rent
$1,809/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
94.2%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Canyon Springs Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | 3.7 mi | 787 | Compare → |
| North Valley Christain AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Amcs at Anthem Dba Caurus AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 214 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
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
- #22 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
New River Elementary School is listed in Deer Valley Unified District (4246); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New River Elementary School
New River Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246), serving approximately 172 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #509 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about New River Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New River Elementary School
What grades does New River Elementary School serve?
New River Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend New River Elementary School?
New River Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New River Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New River Elementary School rank in AZ?
New River Elementary School ranks #509 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is New River Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
New River Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 New River Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New River Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New River Elementary School a charter school?
No, New River Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New River Elementary School a Title I school?
No, New River Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 172
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.2%
- Phone
- (623) 376-3500
- Area population (ZIP 85087)
- 9,835
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 49.3
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 85087; 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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