C
Below Average
59/100

Valley Horizon Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 4501 W 20TH ST, Yuma, AZ 85364
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in Arizona
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.27 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 72nd percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

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

59
Repit Score
out of 100
430
Students
enrolled
19.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$10K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%7/1003.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%72/100Students gain 1.27 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.11 in 2009–19; 81st percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.27 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 55% 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 −29 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 proficiency36% (−7 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency28% (−14 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
Hispanic35%27%reading +1 pts, math -6 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income36%28%reading +4 pts, math -3 pts43rd 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 4501 W 20TH ST
City Yuma
ZIP Code 85364
District 0402400
NCES School ID 040240000037
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85364

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,877
Per Capita Income $28,811
Poverty Rate 16.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%
High School or Higher 77.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $180,400
Median Rent $907
Owner-Occupied 58.2%
Renter-Occupied 41.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Valley Horizon Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 90.9%
White 6.3%
Black 0.9%
Two or More Races 0.7%
American Indian 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 430
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Valley Horizon Elementary School?
Valley Horizon Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Valley Horizon Elementary School?
Valley Horizon Elementary School has 430 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1.
What grades does Valley Horizon Elementary School serve?
Valley Horizon Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Valley Horizon Elementary School receive per student?
Valley Horizon Elementary School receives $9,952 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Valley Horizon Elementary School in 85364 ▼
Avg Home Value
$263,956
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,287
1-Year Change
+1.7%
% Renters
41.8%

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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