Sierra Verde Elementary is a Deer Valley Unified School District public school. It is located in Glendale, Arizona, and serves more than 700 students from Pre-Kindergarten through the eighth grade. Students come from the Arrowhead neighborhood.
Known as the Vipers, the students dress in green and purple on Fridays to show their Viper spirit. Despite the seemingly scary snake mascot, the school values community. Its motto is “Lead with Kindness.”
The Sierra Verde student body performed well in state testing. 77% of the students scored at or above the proficiency level in reading and 72% scored at or above the proficiency level in math.
The school integrates STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) programs into each child's education. The school also incorporates the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) school safety system, which supports students' positive classroom behavior.
In addition to the school’s educational programs, Sierra Verde Elementary offers a wide variety of after-school programs and clubs. These programs include book clubs, a chorus program, a drama club, a gardening club and a cross country club. Sierra Verde even has its own chicken coop and its Egg to Chick program enables kids to observe the hatching process.
Students may also participate in one of the school's many sports programs, including softball, baseball, volleyball, basketball and cheer.
Sierra Verde Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
7241 W Rose Garden Ln,
Glendale, AZ
Deer Valley Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Paula Tseunis
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.4%
GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
12%
State Average
44%
Science
6%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
1,544:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
63.8%
Hispanic
18.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.2%
Two or more races
4.5%
Black
3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/15/2023
Awful, awful, awful, I said it 3x, don't be surprised when you're underwhelmed by a teacher or leadership.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/9/2024
My kids (2nd grade and kindergarten) moved to Sierra Verde in the middle of the school year so I was really nervous about a number of things (kids making new friends, catching up with school work, adjusting to all the other new things, etc.), but I am so relieved and grateful to say that I couldn't...
12/15/2023
Horrific leadership in the admin office, apathy among teachers, young and/or inexperienced staff at the school and district level. Discipline to keep students accountable is suboptimal. They will lie, cheat and steal to protect themselves, student well-being is a low priority for “Sierra Dirty” IMO....
12/7/2022
We love Sierra Verde and have two daughters there! The teachers and staff are excellent and accessible, the curriculum is solid, and we appreciate the culture of kindness. Highly recommend!
6/5/2021
Great school! Also super nice to have direct access from the greenbelt to the school - lots of parents walking their kids to and from the neighborhoods. You also see lots of older children riding their bikes and scooters back home, too. The school's crosswalk helpers wave to every passing car. Very...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Arrowhead
List Price Range
$300K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
244
Average Home Value
$553,350
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
36%
Household Income
$102,765
% of College Grads
35.2%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,298 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
45.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,434 - $1,861 per month
- The Lakes at Arrowhead Ranch
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 762+ Sq Ft
- 20250 N 67th Ave
- Glendale, AZ
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$1,315 - $1,863 per month
- Laguna at Arrowhead Ranch
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 762+ Sq Ft
- 20251 N 75th Ave
- Glendale, AZ
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Parks in this Area
Oasis Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Thunderbird Paseo Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Disc Golf
Apache Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Thunderbird Reservoir Park
Country Gables Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Greenbriar Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
Rio Vista Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Kings Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Skunk Creek Linear Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
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