Serving 567 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Happy Valley School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Happy Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Happy Valley School's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 16, 2026
School Rankings
Happy Valley School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Happy Valley School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#111 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
12%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
71%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Valley School's ranking?
Happy Valley School is ranked #111 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Happy Valley School often compared to?
Happy Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Candeo Peoria by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Happy Valley School?
567 students attend Happy Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Happy Valley School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Happy Valley School offer ?
Happy Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Happy Valley School part of?
Happy Valley School is part of Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District.
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