Below Average
#1780 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Valley View Elementary School
School · Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) · Hereford, AZ
A Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 38, Hereford, AZ 85615
- Math 57% proficient (2016)
- Reading 52% proficient (2016)
- 45:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley View Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2013, to 55% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Valley View 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,196
Median home value
$247,400
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
90.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palominas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 4.8 mi | 375 | 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.
Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,962NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley View Elementary School is listed in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley View Elementary School
Valley View Elementary School is a public school in Hereford, AZ, part of Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180), serving approximately 45 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 45:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,780 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley View Elementary School
What grades does Valley View Elementary School serve?
Valley View Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Valley View Elementary School?
Valley View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary School is 45:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley View Elementary School rank in AZ?
Valley View Elementary School ranks #1,780 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Valley View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Valley View Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley View Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Valley View Elementary School a charter school?
No, Valley View Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley View Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Valley View Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 45:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cochise County
- Phone
- (520) 366-0947
- Area population (ZIP 85615)
- 9,713
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 52.3
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 85615; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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