Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hermosa Vista 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 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hermosa Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hermosa Vista Elementary School's student population of 662 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
662 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hermosa Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hermosa Vista Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#251 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
64%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mesa Unified District (4235)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hermosa Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Hermosa Vista Elementary School is ranked #251 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Hermosa Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Hermosa Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hale Elementary School, Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Hermosa Vista Elementary School?
662 students attend Hermosa Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hermosa Vista Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hermosa Vista Elementary School?
Hermosa Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hermosa Vista Elementary School offer ?
Hermosa Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hermosa Vista Elementary School part of?
Hermosa Vista Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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