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#1248 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Palomino Primary School

Elementary School · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Phoenix, AZ

A Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

15833 N 29TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85032

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-24.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$11,848
Chronic Absenteeism51.5%

Students at Palomino Primary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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 Palomino Primary 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • 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

$74,331

Median home value

$387,900

Median rent

$1,492/mo

College educated

34.2%

Homeownership

57.9%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85032; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PvonlineEnrollment path unverified8.2K–120.7 mi143Compare →
Campo Bello Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–61.1 mi612Compare →
Great Hearts Academies - Archway North PhoenixCharter · enrollment unverified7.1K–61.1 mi730Compare →
Roadrunner SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–121.1 mi274Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#34 of 44
District spending per student
$11,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Palomino Primary School is listed in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Palomino Primary School

Palomino Primary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), serving approximately 590 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,248 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Palomino Primary School

What grades does Palomino Primary School serve?

Palomino Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Palomino Primary School?

Palomino Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palomino Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Palomino Primary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Palomino Primary School rank in AZ?

Palomino Primary School ranks #1,248 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Palomino Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Palomino Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Palomino Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Palomino Primary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Palomino Primary School a charter school?

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

Is Palomino Primary School a Title I school?

No, Palomino Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
590
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.5%
Area population (ZIP 85032)
70,447
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
37.9
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 85032; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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