A
Very Good
90/100

Kiva Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 6911 E MCDONALD DR, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 98th percentile in Arizona
Growth
B
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 54th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Arizona for achievement

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

90
Repit Score
out of 100
562
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%98/1002.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%54/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.34 in 2009–19; 38th percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 14% 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 +11 points better 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 proficiency65% (+22 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency71% (+29 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
White67%72%reading +7 pts, math +14 pts83rd percentile (list)
Hispanic55%55%reading +21 pts, math +22 pts84th percentile (list)
Low-income45%45%reading +12 pts, math +13 pts77th 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 6911 E MCDONALD DR
City Paradise Valley
ZIP Code 85253
District 0407570
NCES School ID 040757000651
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85253

Understanding the community around Kiva Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $172,857
Per Capita Income $136,435
Poverty Rate 3.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 67.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.4%
High School or Higher 98.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,671,100
Median Rent $1,949
Owner-Occupied 84.8%
Renter-Occupied 15.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kiva Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 72.6%
Hispanic/Latino 13.4%
Asian 6.9%
Black 2.5%
Two or More Races 3.4%
American Indian 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 562
Teachers (FTE) 38.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kiva Elementary School?
Kiva Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Kiva Elementary School?
Kiva Elementary School has 562 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Kiva Elementary School serve?
Kiva Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Kiva Elementary School receive per student?
Kiva Elementary School receives $12,713 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kiva Elementary School in 85253 ▼
Avg Home Value
$3,291,945
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,903
1-Year Change
+12.6%
% Renters
15.2%

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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