A
Very Good
86/100

Bella Vista Elementary School

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 801 N LENZNER AVE, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 71st percentile in Arizona
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.16 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 70th percentile
Resources
C+
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

86
Repit Score
out of 100
280
Students
enrolled
17.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$10K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%71/1000.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%70/100Students gain 1.16 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.25 in 2009–19; 64th percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% 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 +24 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 proficiency58% (+15 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency50% (+8 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
White57%47%reading -3 pts, math -11 pts45th percentile (list)
Hispanic62%52%reading +28 pts, math +19 pts86th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%50%reading +16 pts, math +0 pts62nd percentile (list)
Low-income47%42%reading +15 pts, math +11 pts72nd 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 801 N LENZNER AVE
City Sierra Vista
ZIP Code 85635
District 0401460
NCES School ID 040146003062
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85635

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,167
Per Capita Income $36,002
Poverty Rate 8.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%
High School or Higher 92.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $190,600
Median Rent $963
Owner-Occupied 60.9%
Renter-Occupied 39.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bella Vista Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 41.4%
White 38.9%
Two or More Races 12.5%
Black 3.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 280
Teachers (FTE) 16.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bella Vista Elementary School?
Bella Vista Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 86 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 Bella Vista Elementary School?
Bella Vista Elementary School has 280 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1.
What grades does Bella Vista Elementary School serve?
Bella Vista Elementary School serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bella Vista Elementary School receive per student?
Bella Vista Elementary School receives $10,121 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bella Vista Elementary School in 85635 ▼
Avg Home Value
$270,489
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,315
1-Year Change
+1.9%
% Renters
39.1%

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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