Carmichael Elementary School vs. Bella Vista Elementary School
Should you attend Carmichael Elementary School or Bella Vista 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carmichael Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Bella Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Carmichael Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bella Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
299 students
280 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1221 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#603 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
43
38
Grade 1 Students
45
34
Grade 2 Students
48
48
Grade 3 Students
39
36
Grade 4 Students
42
46
Grade 5 Students
43
36
Grade 6 Students
37
42
Ungraded Students
2
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
51%
41%
% Black
9%
4%
% White
29%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
13%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
