Skip to main content

Below Average

#1782 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Villa De Paz Elementary School

Elementary School · Pendergast Elementary District (4283) · Phoenix, AZ

A Pendergast Elementary District (4283) elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4940 N 103RD AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85037

  • Math 16% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2022)
  • 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$10,225
Chronic Absenteeism52.7%

Students at Villa De Paz Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Villa De Paz 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. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$81,919

Median home value

$290,600

Median rent

$1,649/mo

College educated

13.7%

Homeownership

60.4%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85037; 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
Copper King ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–80.5 mi745Compare →
Sonoran Sky Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.0PK–80.7 mi495Compare →
Legacy Traditional School - PhoenixCharter · enrollment unverified7.0K–80.8 mi1,233Compare →
Legacy Traditional School - North PhoenixCharter · enrollment unverified7.5K–81.0 mi521Compare →

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.

Pendergast Elementary District (4283)

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#8 of 12
District spending per student
$10,225NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Villa De Paz Elementary School is listed in Pendergast Elementary District (4283); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Villa De Paz Elementary School

Villa De Paz Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Pendergast Elementary District (4283), serving approximately 601 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,782 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Villa De Paz Elementary School

What grades does Villa De Paz Elementary School serve?

Villa De Paz Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Villa De Paz Elementary School?

Villa De Paz Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa De Paz Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Villa De Paz Elementary School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Villa De Paz Elementary School rank in AZ?

Villa De Paz Elementary School ranks #1,782 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Villa De Paz Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Villa De Paz 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 Villa De Paz Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Villa De Paz Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Villa De Paz Elementary School a charter school?

No, Villa De Paz Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Villa De Paz Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Villa De Paz Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
601
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.7%
Area population (ZIP 85037)
53,041
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
30.4
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 85037; 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

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.