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
19:1
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
19:1
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%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/13/2019
I was bullied every day and the administration did nothing about it. Most older students here are racist and overall ignorant. Everyone who happens to be richer bullies lower class students. Huge drug issue on campus. Horrible gifted program. I had a teacher who was fired for acting out in front of students- most teachers for grades 6-8 here have gone completely nuts. Don't send your kids here if you want them to get bullied or receive a less than average education.
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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List Price Range
$300K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
230
Average Home Value
$540,987
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
36%
Average Household Income
$116,179
% of College Grads
35.3%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,267 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
43.3%
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- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 762+ Sq Ft
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- 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
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Sierra Verde Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Glendale, AZ and is served by the Deer Valley Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 964 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Sierra Verde Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $540,987. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mountain Ridge High School, Sunrise Mountain High School, West-Mec - Sunrise Mountain High School, and more. Learn more about what Glendale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sierra Verde Elementary School.