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#1826 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Palo Verde School
Elementary School · Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) · Casa Grande, AZ
A Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
40 N ROOSEVELT AVE, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 19% proficient (2022)
- 26.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palo Verde School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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 Palo Verde School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,949/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Casa Grande), 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
$64,243
Median home value
$242,500
Median rent
$1,289/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85122; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony of Padua Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| St Anthony of Padua SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Center for Online and Innovative LearningEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Cgesd Online Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 107 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 14
- District spending per student
- $10,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palo Verde School is listed in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palo Verde School
Palo Verde School is a public elementary school in Casa Grande, AZ, part of Casa Grande Elementary District (4446), serving approximately 556 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 26.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,826 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palo Verde School
What grades does Palo Verde School serve?
Palo Verde School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Palo Verde School?
Palo Verde School has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palo Verde School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palo Verde School is 26.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palo Verde School rank in AZ?
Palo Verde School ranks #1,826 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Palo Verde School's MySchoolScout rating?
Palo Verde School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Palo Verde School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palo Verde School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Palo Verde School a charter school?
No, Palo Verde School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palo Verde School a Title I school?
No, Palo Verde School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.7%
- Phone
- (520) 421-1650
- Area population (ZIP 85122)
- 58,328
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 85122; 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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