Hidden Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Hidden Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Paradise Valley Unified District in Phoenix, Arizona, with a student population of 329 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

While Hidden Hills Elementary has consistently performed below the district and state averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels, the school's performance on student subgroups is mixed. Its Asian and English Language Learner students perform exceptionally well, ranking 45th out of 451 schools in the state, while its Hispanic and Native American students struggle. The school's White students rank 337th out of 1,024 Arizona elementary schools, while its overall 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate is 33% compared to the district's 53% and the state's 39%. Additionally, the school's 6th grade Math proficiency rate is 34% compared to the district's 46% and the state's 30%. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Hidden Hills Elementary has increased from 30.85% in 2021-2022 to 47.72% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District, Hidden Hills Elementary generally performs below its peers. For example, Desert Cove Elementary and Lookout Mountain School, both within a 2-mile radius, outperformed Hidden Hills in most academic measures. The significant increase in per-student spending at Hidden Hills Elementary, from $9,693 in 2019-2020 to $12,014 in 2021-2022, has not translated into improved academic outcomes, suggesting the need for a closer examination of resource allocation and utilization.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1919 E Sharon Dr
       Phoenix, AZ  85022-5057


(602) 449-3100

District: Paradise Valley Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
393rd of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,014 Help


Students who attend Hidden Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Shea Middle School
High:    Shadow Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  329

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.4%
Hispanic:
39.8%
African American:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.7% Help


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Compare Details Hidden Hills Elementary School ranks better than 56.5% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 18th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Hidden Hills Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Paradise Valley Unified District. Racial makeup is: White (44.4%), Hispanic (39.8%), African American (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hidden Hills Elementary School is 11, which is the 4th best among 25 elementary schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hidden Hills Elementary School is $12,014, which is the 3rd highest among 25 elementary schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hidden Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hidden Hills Elementary School 393rd of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Hidden Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Paradise Valley Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise Valley Unified District 108th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hidden Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hidden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 76.31 255th 1062 76.0%
2010 69.73 335th 1090 69.3%
2011 66.71 357th 1075 66.8%
2012 73.35 284th 1141 75.1%
2013 73.34 291st 1158 74.9%
2014 71.35 311th 1079 71.2%
2015 58.97 349th 955 63.5%
2016 63.56 372nd 1079 65.5%
2017 67.32 348th 1106 68.5%
2018 62.94 388th 1109 65.0%
2019 56.95 421st 1039 59.5%
2021 44.91 597th 1226 51.3%
2022 38.51 558th 1000 44.2%
2023 55.89 482nd 1245 61.3%
2024 51.01 393rd 904 56.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hidden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.53 524th 1027 49.0%
2023 48.97 318th 617 48.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hidden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
2023 84.72 45th 451 90.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hidden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.30 98th 417 76.5%
2021 55.69 351st 1201 70.8%
2023 57.46 249th 820 69.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hidden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.95 358th 820 56.3%
2023 46.92 536th 1116 52.0%
2024 58.94 181st 546 66.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Hidden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.79 79th 423 81.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Hidden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.61 327th 1023 68.0%
2019 57.85 342nd 862 60.3%
2021 46.85 574th 1219 52.9%
2022 39.83 516th 824 37.4%
2023 50.47 522nd 1219 57.2%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Hidden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.03 130th 306 57.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Hidden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.99 480th 1032 53.5%
2019 41.27 457th 850 46.2%
2021 45.38 592nd 1220 51.5%
2023 55.34 478th 1216 60.7%
2024 57.82 233rd 609 61.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hidden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.54 161st 620 74.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Hidden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.94 410th 895 54.2%
2023 48.31 298th 607 50.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hidden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.62 423rd 911 53.6%
2019 76.43 152nd 709 78.6%
2021 36.50 712th 1198 40.6%
2023 36.65 723rd 1170 38.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Hidden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.12 404th 654 38.2%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Hidden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.65 166th 171 2.9%
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Rank History for White students at Hidden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.74 384th 720 46.7%
2019 35.46 409th 595 31.3%
2021 46.08 625th 1161 46.2%
2022 65.18 223rd 800 72.1%
2023 62.90 337th 1024 67.1%
2024 63.04 156th 477 67.3%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, September 28, 2017

Open Quote I have four children attending Hidden Hills Elementary School and we have been in every grade from K-6th and every teacher we have had has been excellent! Hidden Hills has mastered the balance of offering a great education as well as having a fun learning environment that makes the kids excited to go each day! My kids have been involved with many of the extracurricular activities Hidden Hills offers such as the music programs (choir, band, orchestra) my daughter has loved playing the violin and is on her third year . My kids have also enjoyed being members of the running club! They have many after school activities through out the year for families to attend and bring the community closer! The staff are supportive and really help each child with every kind of learning style become successful! I love this school and wish there were more schools like this out there! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Open Quote I have two boys going to the second grade and we've been very happy with the school so far. the teachers don't leave the administrators don't leave and the parents are fairly active. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 30, 2017

Open Quote Great teachers and staff, very community oriented. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, December 17, 2015

Open Quote My kids love this school, from the principal, the PTSA and all the staff.
It has been a learning year for all of us, me included, on what is possible
when the kids are taught in a place that meets their needs. It has such a great
support from the awesome teachers and caring families to provide a strong foundation
to grow on. Close Quote


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Thursday, September 2, 2010

Open Quote this is a wonderful school you couldnt ask for better teachers .Mrs Geake is an awsome princapal and really takes the time to get to know each of her students which is rare to find this day and age . Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hidden Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 559 559
1991 540 18 9 29 1 n/a n/a 26 623
1992 592 17 8 28 3 n/a n/a 0 648
1993 622 7 5 39 4 n/a n/a 0 677
1994 686 7 13 46 8 n/a n/a 0 760
1995 698 8 19 48 8 n/a n/a 0 781
1996 698 8 19 48 8 n/a n/a 0 781
1997 685 10 26 47 5 n/a n/a 0 773
1998 657 9 23 47 4 n/a n/a 0 740
1999 637 9 24 39 7 n/a n/a 0 716
2000 582 11 25 48 5 n/a n/a 0 671
2001 561 20 21 47 2 n/a n/a 0 651
2002 521 31 22 97 10 n/a n/a 0 681
2003 521 31 22 97 10 n/a n/a 0 681
2004 513 42 17 102 9 n/a n/a 0 683
2005 507 46 19 129 20 n/a n/a 0 721
2006 478 44 19 129 17 n/a n/a 0 687
2007 429 47 18 120 11 n/a n/a 0 625
2008 404 28 19 112 13 n/a n/a 0 576
2009 410 32 12 107 15 n/a n/a 0 576
2010 356 30 14 117 10 n/a n/a 0 527
2011 333 19 8 122 19 0 27 0 528
2012 322 26 6 118 18 0 25 0 515
2013 319 27 2 134 10 0 15 0 507
2014 306 32 7 131 9 0 21 0 506
2015 294 30 7 139 7 1 23 0 501
2016 291 33 2 151 8 2 21 0 508
2017 303 20 5 144 8 2 29 0 511
2018 260 31 5 117 7 4 29 0 453
2019 220 25 6 134 11 5 24 0 425
2020 226 27 3 149 7 5 17 0 434
2021 198 21 2 151 6 5 15 0 398
2022 175 22 0 168 6 4 14 0 389
2023 146 26 3 131 7 4 12 0 329

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 Hidden Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 559 27.5 20.3 n/a
1991 623 32.2 19.3 n/a
1992 648 35.3 18.3 n/a
1993 677 35.2 19.2 n/a
1994 760 35.8 21.2 n/a
1995 781 38.8 20.1 n/a
1996 781 38.8 20.1 n/a
1997 773 35.5 21.8 n/a
1998 740 37.0 20.0 n/a
1999 716 34.7 20.6 n/a
2000 671 36.3 18.5 n/a
2001 651 34.8 18.7 n/a
2002 681 35.8 19.0 27.6
2003 681 35.8 19.0 27.6
2004 683 35.0 19.5 35.3
2005 721 38.0 19.0 40.4
2006 687 38.0 18.1 22.3
2007 625 36.0 17.4 31.5
2008 576 35.6 16.2 34.9
2009 576 34.0 16.9 36.1
2010 527 31.5 16.7 37.8
2011 528 30.5 17.3 36.9
2012 515 29.5 17.4 41.9
2013 507 29.7 17.0 45.8
2014 506 32.0 15.8 n/a
2015 501 31.0 16.1 44.7
2016 508 33.0 15.3 44.7
2017 511 34.0 15.0 50.9
2018 453 31.0 14.6 44.8
2019 425 30.0 14.1 48.9
2020 434 31.0 14.0 44.7
2021 398 32.1 12.3 n/a
2022 389 33.7 11.5 30.8
2023 329 29.8 11.0 47.7

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 Hidden Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 559 27.5 20.3 n/a
1991 623 32.2 19.3 n/a
1992 648 35.3 18.3 n/a
1993 677 35.2 19.2 n/a
1994 760 35.8 21.2 n/a
1995 781 38.8 20.1 n/a
1996 781 38.8 20.1 n/a
1997 773 35.5 21.8 n/a
1998 740 37.0 20.0 n/a
1999 716 34.7 20.6 n/a
2000 671 36.3 18.5 n/a
2001 651 34.8 18.7 n/a
2002 681 35.8 19.0 27.6
2003 681 35.8 19.0 27.6
2004 683 35.0 19.5 35.3
2005 721 38.0 19.0 40.4
2006 687 38.0 18.1 22.3
2007 625 36.0 17.4 31.5
2008 576 35.6 16.2 34.9
2009 576 34.0 16.9 36.1
2010 527 31.5 16.7 37.8
2011 528 30.5 17.3 36.9
2012 515 29.5 17.4 41.9
2013 507 29.7 17.0 45.8
2014 506 32.0 15.8 n/a
2015 501 31.0 16.1 44.7
2016 508 33.0 15.3 44.7
2017 511 34.0 15.0 50.9
2018 453 31.0 14.6 44.8
2019 425 30.0 14.1 48.9
2020 434 31.0 14.0 44.7
2021 398 32.1 12.3 n/a
2022 389 33.7 11.5 30.8
2023 329 29.8 11.0 47.7

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 Hidden Hills Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $430 (3.8%) $66 (0.6%) $926 (8.2%) $9,065 (80.4%) $1,717 (15.2%) $10,782 (95.6%) $11,278
2020 $00 (0.0%) n/a n/a $9,297 (95.9%) $396 (4.1%) $9,693 (100.0%) $9,693
2021 $1,672 (15.5%) $356 (3.3%) $3,700 (34.2%) $8,216 (76.0%) $560 (5.2%) $8,776 (81.2%) $10,804
2022 $1,675 (13.9%) $289 (2.4%) $3,639 (30.3%) $9,454 (78.7%) $595 (5.0%) $10,050 (83.7%) $12,014

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hidden Hills Elementary School

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 421st of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 482nd of 1245 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students425329
 22.6%
African American2526
 4%
American Indian117
 36.4%
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic134131
 2.2%
Pacific Islander54
 20%
White220146
 33.6%
Two or More Races2412
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.9%47.7%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hidden Hills Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Hidden Hills Elementary School.

Students at Hidden Hills Elementary School are 44% White, 40% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Hidden Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shea Middle School
High : Shadow Mountain High School

Hidden Hills Elementary School ranks 393rd 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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