Excellent
#378 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 19% in state
Skull Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Skull Valley Elementary District (4478) · Skull Valley, AZ
An elementary school in Skull Valley, AZ where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 127, Skull Valley, AZ 86338
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Skull Valley Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 Skull Valley 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average276/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,125
Median home value
$633,300
Median rent
$889/mo
College educated
43.2%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86338; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Skull Valley Elementary District (4478)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $31,968NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Skull Valley Elementary School is listed in Skull Valley Elementary District (4478); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Skull Valley Elementary School
Skull Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Skull Valley, AZ, part of Skull Valley Elementary District (4478), serving approximately 41 students in grades Pre-K-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #378 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Skull Valley Elementary School
What grades does Skull Valley Elementary School serve?
Skull Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Skull Valley Elementary School?
Skull Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
How does Skull Valley Elementary School rank in AZ?
Skull Valley Elementary School ranks #378 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Skull Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Skull Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Skull Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Skull Valley Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Skull Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Skull Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Skull Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Skull Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yavapai County
- Phone
- (928) 442-3322
- Area population (ZIP 86338)
- 556
- Area median age
- 60.4
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 86338; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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