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Happy Valley School

7140 W Happy Valley Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
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Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Happy Valley School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 10% in AZ
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Happy Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)

School Overview

Happy Valley School's student population of 586 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Charter School
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeHappy Valley School
Kind74
179
277
379
474
561
656
744
842
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Total Students
586 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2025)

YearHappy Valley School
2025586
2024567
2023546
2022546
2021518
2020585
2019555
2018704
2017704
2016758
2015750
2014729
2013746
2012759
2011771
2010702
2009667
2008660
2007723
2006747
2005748
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2000
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School Rankings

Happy Valley School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Happy Valley School is 0.45, 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.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (AZ)
#111 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)

YearHappy Valley School
2023#111
2022#154
2021#193
2019#229
2018#107
2017#92
2016#69
2015#89
2014#18
2013#42
2012#20
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62%
34%

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)

YearHappy Valley SchoolArizonaHappy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District
202362%34%62%
202259%35%59%
202152%32%52%
201964%45%64%
201874%45%74%
201774%42%74%
201671%39%71%
201564%38%64%
201493%63%93%
201389%63%89%
201292%63%92%
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73%
40%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)

YearHappy Valley SchoolArizonaHappy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District
202273%40%73%
202166%39%66%
201975%45%75%
201878%44%74%
201774%42%74%
201678%40%78%
201575%38%75%
201499%79%99%
201397%78%97%
201298%77%98%
201197%77%97%
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40-44%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2013)

YearHappy Valley SchoolArizonaHappy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District
20131%5%1%
20071%6%1%
20061%7%1%
20051%7%1%
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Asian
8%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)

YearHappy Valley SchoolArizonaHappy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District
20249%3%9%
202311%3%11%
20229%3%9%
202110%3%10%
202010%3%8%
20198%3%8%
201815%3%15%
201715%3%15%
201615%3%15%
201513%3%13%
201411%3%11%
201310%3%10%
20129%3%9%
201110%3%10%
20109%3%9%
200910%3%10%
200810%3%10%
20079%3%9%
20068%2%8%
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Hispanic
12%
49%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)

YearHappy Valley SchoolArizonaHappy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District
202412%48%12%
202311%47%11%
202211%47%11%
202112%46%12%
202011%45%9%
20199%45%9%
20187%45%7%
20177%45%7%
20167%45%7%
20157%45%7%
20149%44%9%
20138%43%8%
201210%43%10%
20118%42%8%
20108%41%8%
20099%41%9%
20088%42%8%
20078%41%8%
20067%39%7%
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Black
2%
6%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2024)

YearHappy Valley SchoolArizonaHappy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District
20243%6%3%
20232%6%2%
20221%6%1%
20211%6%1%
20192%5%2%
20182%5%2%
20172%5%2%
20163%5%3%
20153%5%3%
20143%5%3%
20132%5%2%
20122%5%2%
20113%5%3%
20103%6%3%
20092%6%2%
20082%6%2%
20072%5%2%
20062%5%2%
20053%5%3%
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White
73%
33%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)

YearHappy Valley SchoolArizonaHappy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District
202471%34%71%
202371%35%71%
202273%35%73%
202174%36%74%
202074%38%78%
201978%38%78%
201872%38%72%
201772%38%72%
201672%39%72%
201572%40%72%
201472%41%72%
201375%42%75%
201277%42%77%
201179%42%79%
201080%44%80%
200979%44%79%
200880%44%80%
200780%45%80%
200682%47%82%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)

YearHappy Valley SchoolArizonaHappy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District
20245%4%5%
20234%4%4%
20225%4%5%
20213%4%3%
20204%3%3%
20193%3%3%
20184%3%4%
20174%3%4%
20163%3%3%
20155%2%5%
20145%2%5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.45
0.66

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)

YearHappy Valley SchoolArizonaHappy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District
20250.450.65
20240.470.650.47
20230.470.650.47
20220.450.650.45
20210.430.660.43
20200.430.650.38
20190.380.650.38
20180.460.650.46
20170.460.650.46
20160.460.650.46
20150.460.640.46
20140.460.640.46
20130.420.640.42
20120.400.640.40
20110.360.650.36
20100.350.640.35
20090.360.640.36
20080.340.630.35
20070.350.630.35
20060.320.630.32
20050.330.620.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
41%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)

YearHappy Valley SchoolArizonaHappy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District
202514%41%
202414%40%14%
20238%39%8%
20226%29%6%
202112%42%12%
202012%43%10%
201910%43%10%
201811%42%11%
201711%42%11%
20167%33%7%
20159%34%9%
201411%36%11%
201312%37%12%
201211%36%11%
201112%36%12%
201016%38%16%
20099%39%9%
20085%29%5%
20076%32%6%
20066%37%6%
20059%40%9%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2025)

YearHappy Valley SchoolArizonaHappy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District
20255%10%
20245%10%5%
20233%7%3%
20213%9%3%
20204%7%5%
20195%7%5%
20183%9%3%
20173%9%3%
20163%11%3%
20154%5%4%
20145%14%5%
20134%10%4%
20123%11%3%
20114%10%4%
20105%8%5%
20097%10%7%
20083%9%3%
20075%9%5%
20067%8%7%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Happy Valley School's ranking?
Happy Valley School is ranked #111 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Happy Valley School often compared to?
Happy Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Candeo Peoria by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Happy Valley School?
586 students attend Happy Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Happy Valley School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Happy Valley School?
Happy Valley School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Happy Valley School offer ?
Happy Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Happy Valley School part of?
Happy Valley School is part of Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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