A
Very Good
90/100

New River Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 48827 N BLACK CANYON HWY, Phoenix, AZ 85087
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 74th 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

90
Repit Score
out of 100
172
Students
enrolled
10.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%74/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% 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 +12 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 proficiency47% (+4 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (+5 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
White47%47%reading -13 pts, math -11 pts37th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading -4 pts, math -3 pts37th percentile (list)
Low-income45%35%reading +12 pts, math +3 pts64th 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 48827 N BLACK CANYON HWY
City Phoenix
ZIP Code 85087
District 0407750
NCES School ID 040775000681
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85087

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $112,614
Per Capita Income $45,840
Poverty Rate 3.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 56.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.5%
High School or Higher 91.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $465,400
Median Rent $1,523
Owner-Occupied 93.8%
Renter-Occupied 6.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for New River Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.6%
Female 42.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 81.4%
Hispanic/Latino 14.5%
American Indian 2.3%
Black 0.6%
Two or More Races 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 172
Teachers (FTE) 16.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for New River Elementary School?
New River 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 New River Elementary School?
New River Elementary School has 172 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1.
What grades does New River Elementary School serve?
New River Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does New River Elementary School receive per student?
New River Elementary School receives $11,201 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around New River Elementary School in 85087 ▼
Avg Home Value
$626,633
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,797
1-Year Change
+1.4%
% Renters
6.2%

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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