Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Summary:

Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) is an elementary school serving grades K-8 in Gilbert, Arizona, with a diverse student population. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts, and maintains an impressive 0% dropout rate.

Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) stands out for its strong academic performance, with 53-80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 25-47% proficient or better in Math, compared to the state averages of 35-46% in ELA and 28-43% in Math. The school's performance is especially noteworthy in 7th grade ELA, where 80% of students were proficient or better, far exceeding the state average of 41%. Additionally, the school's subgroups, such as Native American students and English Language Learners, have ranked in the top quartile of Arizona elementary schools in recent years.

While Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) outperforms nearby public schools in English Language Arts, some of the nearby public schools, such as Haley Elementary and Coronado Elementary, have stronger performance in Mathematics. This suggests that Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) may benefit from further developing its Mathematics instruction to match the excellence of its English Language Arts program. Additionally, the nearby Weinberg Gifted Academy, which is part of the Chandler Unified District, stands out as an exceptional school, highlighting the potential for specialized programs to drive exceptional academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 4120 S Val Vista Dr
       Gilbert, AZ  85297-4607


(480) 656-5555

District: Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

SchoolDigger Rank:
390th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.9%
Hispanic:
19.1%
African American:
7.7%
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Compare Details Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) ranks better than 56.9% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) ranks better than 67.9% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.3. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.9%), Hispanic (19.1%), African American (7.7%). (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista):

SchoolDigger ranks Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) 390th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) 171st of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) 114th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 69.35 263rd 955 72.5%
2016 68.01 321st 1079 70.3%
2017 73.08 292nd 1106 73.6%
2018 75.57 269th 1109 75.7%
2019 65.95 356th 1039 65.7%
2021 68.22 363rd 1226 70.4%
2022 53.53 401st 1000 59.9%
2023 63.75 405th 1245 67.5%
2024 51.35 390th 904 56.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.65 279th 1027 72.8%
2022 45.58 262nd 444 41.0%
2023 40.00 409th 617 33.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.86 826th 975 15.3%
2022 71.56 12th 17 29.4%
2023 87.63 34th 451 92.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.97 364th 1201 69.7%
2022 26.31 127th 145 12.4%
2023 51.22 325th 820 60.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.85 776th 1116 30.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.88 302nd 1023 70.5%
2019 71.01 219th 862 74.6%
2021 62.98 403rd 1219 66.9%
2022 55.70 354th 824 57.0%
2023 64.66 379th 1219 68.9%
2024 58.15 218th 593 63.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.48 260th 1032 74.8%
2019 59.80 318th 850 62.6%
2021 66.24 366th 1220 70.0%
2023 59.26 442nd 1216 63.7%
2024 48.61 299th 609 50.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.85 336th 620 45.8%
2023 29.20 263rd 316 16.8%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.45 344th 895 61.6%
2023 63.97 183rd 607 69.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.48 257th 1198 78.5%
2022 66.76 232nd 716 67.6%
2023 48.31 537th 1170 54.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.38 29th 654 95.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.50 361st 720 49.9%
2019 41.30 376th 595 36.8%
2021 57.20 451st 1161 61.2%
2022 40.29 502nd 800 37.3%
2023 54.58 439th 1024 57.1%
2024 31.72 349th 477 26.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 49.07 292nd 677 56.9%
2017 65.93 191st 695 72.5%
2018 63.89 216th 711 69.6%
2019 76.56 119th 605 80.3%
2021 83.43 105th 832 87.4%
2022 75.33 112th 605 81.5%
2023 89.54 61st 854 92.9%
2024 60.30 171st 533 67.9%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.76 62nd 650 90.5%
2022 74.30 33rd 211 84.4%
2023 64.74 93rd 384 75.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.06 39th 606 93.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.78 71st 789 91.0%
2022 30.12 36th 36 0.0%
2023 86.54 24th 363 93.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.40 193rd 624 69.1%
2021 72.11 188th 820 77.1%
2022 87.55 33rd 494 93.3%
2023 89.35 53rd 806 93.4%
2024 80.92 41st 379 89.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.83 125th 617 79.7%
2021 89.60 55th 818 93.3%
2023 81.49 110th 810 86.4%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.71 178th 404 55.9%
2022 36.01 137th 192 28.6%
2023 35.09 177th 247 28.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.84 148th 573 74.2%
2023 76.29 47th 400 88.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.90 289th 802 64.0%
2022 44.56 194th 392 50.5%
2023 88.66 38th 760 95.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.58 171st 436 60.8%
2021 71.11 172nd 780 77.9%
2022 75.96 52nd 446 88.3%
2023 81.01 72nd 675 89.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, October 23, 2020

Open Quote Val Vista Academy is an amazing school. The hands-on learning approach has been a great learning method for my girls. The staff is loving and caring. I love the family feel of the campus. Their small class sizes ensure my daughter gets individualized attention. Thank you VVA! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 135 15 15 17 0 3 6 0 191
2014 196 16 27 37 0 3 15 0 294
2015 262 24 35 64 0 5 24 0 414
2016 237 12 31 67 0 4 20 0 371
2017 222 12 24 59 1 3 15 0 336
2018 186 13 24 40 4 4 16 0 287
2019 186 23 15 50 2 3 22 0 301
2020 183 25 16 59 2 6 25 0 316
2021 223 28 20 62 2 4 32 0 371
2022 245 31 19 72 4 3 33 0 407
2023 246 32 22 80 4 4 30 0 418

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 191 n/a n/a n/a
2014 294 n/a n/a n/a
2015 414 n/a n/a n/a
2016 371 n/a n/a n/a
2017 336 n/a n/a n/a
2018 287 n/a n/a n/a
2019 301 n/a n/a n/a
2020 316 n/a n/a n/a
2021 371 n/a n/a n/a
2022 407 n/a n/a n/a
2023 418 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 191 n/a n/a n/a
2014 294 n/a n/a n/a
2015 414 n/a n/a n/a
2016 371 n/a n/a n/a
2017 336 n/a n/a n/a
2018 287 n/a n/a n/a
2019 301 n/a n/a n/a
2020 316 n/a n/a n/a
2021 371 n/a n/a n/a
2022 407 n/a n/a n/a
2023 418 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $234 (2.3%) $10,015 (98.8%) $10,132
2020 $365 (4.5%) $7,845 (97.7%) $8,028

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 356th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 405th of 1245 Elementary schools
 1.7%
Ranks 119th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 61st of 854 Middle schools
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students301418
 38.9%
African American2332
 39.1%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian1522
 46.7%
Hispanic5080
 60%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White186246
 32.3%
Two or More Races2230
 36.4%


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Students at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) are 59% White, 19% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista).

Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) ranks 390th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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