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Senita Valley Elementary School vs. Acacia Elementary School

Should you attend Senita Valley Elementary School or Acacia Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Senita Valley Elementary School
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Acacia Elementary School
12955 E Colossal Cave Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Senita Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Acacia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Senita Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 734 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Acacia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-5
Total Students
710 students
734 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Senita Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Acacia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Senita Valley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Acacia Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Senita Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Acacia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Senita Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vail Unified District (4413) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Acacia Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vail Unified District (4413) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#28 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 5%)
#307 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Senita Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Acacia Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
83%
(Top 5% in AZ)
56%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Senita Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vail Unified District (4413) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Acacia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vail Unified District (4413) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Senita Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vail Unified District (4413) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Acacia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vail Unified District (4413) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 1% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Senita Valley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Acacia Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
104
90
Grade 1 Students
112
109
Grade 2 Students
133
143
Grade 3 Students
122
116
Grade 4 Students
123
144
Grade 5 Students
115
129
Ungraded Students
1
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Senita Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vail Unified District (4413) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Acacia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vail Unified District (4413) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Senita Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vail Unified District (4413) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Acacia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vail Unified District (4413) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Senita Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vail Unified District (4413) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Acacia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vail Unified District (4413) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Senita Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vail Unified District (4413) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Acacia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vail Unified District (4413) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
46%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Senita Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vail Unified District (4413) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Acacia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vail Unified District (4413) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Senita Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vail Unified District (4413) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Acacia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vail Unified District (4413) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Senita Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vail Unified District (4413) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Acacia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vail Unified District (4413) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Senita Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vail Unified District (4413) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Acacia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vail Unified District (4413) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Senita Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vail Unified District (4413) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Acacia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vail Unified District (4413) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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