Roadrunner School

16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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Serving 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Roadrunner School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Roadrunner School's student population of 70 students has declined by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
70 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Roadrunner 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 Roadrunner School is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1818 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
34%
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≤10%
40%
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≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
17:1
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American Indian
3%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
49%
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Black
10%
6%
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White
54%
33%
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Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.64
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(18-19)
<50%
78%
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(22-23)
85.7%
41.2%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roadrunner School's ranking?
Roadrunner School is ranked #1818 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Roadrunner School often compared to?
Roadrunner Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Cove Elementary School, Mercury Mine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roadrunner School?
The graduation rate of Roadrunner School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Roadrunner School?
70 students attend Roadrunner School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Roadrunner School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roadrunner School?
Roadrunner School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Roadrunner School offer ?
Roadrunner School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roadrunner School part of?
Roadrunner School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).
In what neighborhood is Roadrunner School located?
Roadrunner 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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