Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Roadrunner 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower 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).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roadrunner School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Roadrunner School's student population of 274 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 129% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Rankings
Roadrunner School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roadrunner School is 0.65, 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
#1818 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
30%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
51%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roadrunner School's ranking?
Roadrunner School is ranked #1818 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Roadrunner School often compared to?
Roadrunner Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Cove Elementary School, Mercury Mine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roadrunner School?
The graduation rate of Roadrunner School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Roadrunner School?
274 students attend Roadrunner School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Roadrunner School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roadrunner School?
Roadrunner School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Roadrunner School offer ?
Roadrunner School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roadrunner School part of?
Roadrunner School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Roadrunner School located?
Roadrunner School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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