New River Elementary School

About New River Elementary School

New River Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of New River, Arizona. This school is part of the New River Unified School District and provides a quality education to students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all students. The teachers are highly qualified and committed to helping each student reach their academic potential. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, a student council, and a variety of clubs and organizations. The school also has a strong focus on the arts, with a music program and art classes. New River Elementary School is a great place for students to grow and learn.

Address:	48827 N Black Canyon Hwy New River, AZ 85087
Phone:	(623) 376-3500
Site:	dvusd.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	135 students

Overview New River Elementary School

New River Elementary School serves 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
New River Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on New River Elementary School

New River Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of New River Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.