Excellent
#282 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 14% in state
Candeo Peoria
Elementary School · Candeo Schools Inc. (89758) · Peoria, AZ
A charter elementary school in Peoria, AZ where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9965 W CALLE LEJOS, Peoria, AZ 85383
- Math 74% proficient (2022)
- Reading 79% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Candeo Peoria score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 77% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Candeo Peoria sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peoria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$138,671
Median home value
$607,700
Median rent
$2,371/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
91.7%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85383; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basis Peoria PrimaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 693 | Compare → |
| Cross of Glory Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Zuni Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 841 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Candeo Schools Inc. (89758)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $6,332NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Candeo Peoria is listed in Candeo Schools Inc. (89758); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Candeo Peoria
Candeo Peoria is a public elementary school in Peoria, AZ, part of Candeo Schools Inc. (89758), serving approximately 555 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #282 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Candeo Peoria
What grades does Candeo Peoria serve?
Candeo Peoria serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Candeo Peoria?
Candeo Peoria has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
How does Candeo Peoria rank in AZ?
Candeo Peoria ranks #282 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Candeo Peoria's MySchoolScout rating?
Candeo Peoria has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Candeo Peoria?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Candeo Peoria has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Candeo Peoria a charter school?
Yes, Candeo Peoria is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Candeo Peoria a Title I school?
No, Candeo Peoria is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 555
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (623) 979-6500
- Area population (ZIP 85383)
- 72,101
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85383; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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