The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in Math. The lowest is 53% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Copper Creek Elementary School
Copper Creek Elementary School serves students from preschool through sixth grade as part of the Deer Valley Unified School District in Glendale. The school sits in a large suburban city that spans roughly sixty-five square miles and borders Phoenix, with a mix of residential neighborhoods, major retail centers, sports and entertainment venues, and industrial employers like Honeywell Aerospace and Conair. Luke Air Force Base and Midwestern University are also present in the area. Glendale is growing steadily, with development plans focused on the Sports and Entertainment District in the western part of the city, and the school serves a portion of that broader community.
By the numbers, Copper Creek is a larger elementary school for its grade band. Its student body is predominantly white, with Hispanic students making up a notable share of the enrollment. Smaller populations of Asian, Black, and American Indian or Alaska Native students are also represented. The school reported its total enrollment and racial and ethnic breakdown, but did not provide data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners. Those are common metrics families look for, and their absence makes it harder to gauge the level of economic diversity and support needs in the building. A parent may want to ask the school directly about those figures.
Looking at state assessment results, Copper Creek posts proficiency rates that place it in the top quartile relative to other districts in Maricopa County on an overall proficiency index. In mathematics, results across grades three through six generally show a majority of students meeting the state's proficiency bar, with the share of proficient students ranging from just over half to roughly two-thirds depending on the grade. English language arts results follow a similar pattern, with proficiency rates hovering around the same range across grades three through six. Science results, which are tested only in fifth grade, show about half of students meeting the proficiency standard. These are solid numbers for a suburban elementary school, and they suggest the academic program is delivering reasonably consistent outcomes across both core subjects and grade levels.
The district itself showed no specific recent parent-relevant changes in publicly reported information as of the time of research. No bond or override elections, curriculum shifts, or budget decisions with lasting impact were confirmed. That is not unusual; many districts operate steadily without major news. For a parent new to the area, it would be worth checking whether the district has an active community engagement or parent advisory structure, as that is not addressed in the available data.
Copper Creek is a regular public school, not a charter, and no magnet or Title I status was reported. The school's housing context shows that home values in the zip code area are above the statewide benchmark for Arizona, though they experienced a small dip year over year. National home values rose slightly over the same period. Rents in the area are slightly above the national rent-to-income benchmark based on typical household income figures. Buying looks more expensive than renting on a monthly basis at current mortgage rates. For a family deciding between owning and renting in the attendance area, the gap is worth factoring into the budget.
The locale is heavily auto-oriented, with walkable areas concentrated in Historic Downtown Glendale and the Westgate Entertainment District. The Grand Canal Linear Park provides a multi-use path corridor for recreation. The school is part of a district that serves multiple parts of Glendale, and the city's public transit system is part of the Valley Metro regional network. Families considering the school should note that the community context is suburban and car-dependent, with regional parks and entertainment venues spread across the city.
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