D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Desert Valley School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1066 MARINA BLVD, Bullhead City, AZ 86442
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 27% · Math 30% proficient · 20th percentile in Arizona
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
521
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%20/100reading 17th percentile, math 23rd percentile among Arizona elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 67% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−16 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−12 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%32%reading -35 pts, math -33 pts6th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%27%reading -18 pts, math -13 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1066 MARINA BLVD
City Bullhead City
ZIP Code 86442
District 0401500
NCES School ID 040150001053
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 86442

Understanding the community around Desert Valley School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $43,624
Per Capita Income $26,502
Poverty Rate 16.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%
High School or Higher 83.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $165,800
Median Rent $923
Owner-Occupied 64.5%
Renter-Occupied 35.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Desert Valley School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 57.4%
White 38.0%
Black 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More Races 1.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 521
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Desert Valley School?
Desert Valley School has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Desert Valley School?
Desert Valley School has 521 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Desert Valley School serve?
Desert Valley School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Desert Valley School receive per student?
Desert Valley School receives $11,050 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Desert Valley School in 86442 ▼
Avg Home Value
$271,736
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,409
1-Year Change
+2.0%
% Renters
35.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026