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#1249 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Roadrunner School
School · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Phoenix, AZ
A Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) school where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16428 N 21st St., Phoenix, AZ 85022
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Roadrunner School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (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 Roadrunner 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 81Very 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
$66,601
Median home value
$385,900
Median rent
$1,517/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85022; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PvonlineEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Paradise Valley Christian PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Sweetwater Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 3.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #35 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
Roadrunner School is listed in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roadrunner School
Roadrunner School is a public school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), serving approximately 274 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,249 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roadrunner School
What grades does Roadrunner School serve?
Roadrunner School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Roadrunner School?
Roadrunner School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roadrunner School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roadrunner School is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roadrunner School rank in AZ?
Roadrunner School ranks #1,249 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Roadrunner School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roadrunner 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 Roadrunner School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roadrunner School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Roadrunner School a charter school?
No, Roadrunner School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roadrunner School a Title I school?
No, Roadrunner School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (602) 449-2600
- Area population (ZIP 85022)
- 52,488
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 85022; 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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