Peoria Elementary School

About Peoria Elementary School

Peoria Elementary School is a public school located in Peoria, Arizona. It is part of the Peoria Unified School District and serves students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has a diverse student body, with a majority of students coming from Hispanic and African-American backgrounds. Peoria Elementary School has a strong academic program that focuses on providing a rigorous and engaging learning experience for all students. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and after-school programs. Peoria Elementary School is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all students and staff. The school works hard to ensure that all students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed academically and socially. Peoria Elementary School is dedicated to helping all students reach their full potential and become successful and productive members of society.

Address:	11501 N 79th Ave Peoria, AZ 85345
Phone:	(623) 412-4450
Site:	peoriaunified.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 8
Enrollment:	550 students

Overview Peoria Elementary School

Peoria Elementary School serves 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Peoria Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Peoria Elementary School

Peoria Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Peoria Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.