Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Echo Mountain Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Echo Mountain Primary School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Echo Mountain Primary 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 Echo Mountain Primary School is 0.54, 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
#1034 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
65%
48%
Black
12%
6%
White
15%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Echo Mountain Primary School's ranking?
Echo Mountain Primary School is ranked #1034 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Echo Mountain Primary School often compared to?
Echo Mountain Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cactus View Elementary School, Hidden Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Echo Mountain Primary School?
499 students attend Echo Mountain Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Echo Mountain Primary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Echo Mountain Primary School?
Echo Mountain Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Echo Mountain Primary School offer ?
Echo Mountain Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Echo Mountain Primary School part of?
Echo Mountain Primary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Echo Mountain Primary School located?
Echo Mountain Primary 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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