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#1761 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Country Meadows Elementary School

Elementary School · Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Peoria, AZ

A Peoria Unified School District (4237) elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8409 N 111TH AVE, Peoria, AZ 85345

  • Math 21% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.2:1
District spending per student$10,026
Chronic Absenteeism52.9%

Students at Country Meadows Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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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The neighborhood

Where Country Meadows Elementary School 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$64,563

Median home value

$278,300

Median rent

$1,563/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

65.3%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Sun Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–81.9 mi754Compare →
Heritage Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–82.4 mi796Compare →
Our Lady of the Sun Catholic ChurchPrivate · tuition7.7private1–122.5 mi38Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Peoria Unified School District (4237)

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#42 of 42
District spending per student
$10,026NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Country Meadows Elementary School is listed in Peoria Unified School District (4237); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Country Meadows Elementary School

Country Meadows Elementary School is a public elementary school in Peoria, AZ, part of Peoria Unified School District (4237), serving approximately 978 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,761 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Country Meadows Elementary School

What grades does Country Meadows Elementary School serve?

Country Meadows Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Country Meadows Elementary School?

Country Meadows Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 978 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Country Meadows Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Country Meadows Elementary School is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Country Meadows Elementary School rank in AZ?

Country Meadows Elementary School ranks #1,761 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Country Meadows Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Country Meadows Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Country Meadows Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Country Meadows Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Country Meadows Elementary School a charter school?

No, Country Meadows Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Country Meadows Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Country Meadows Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
978
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.9%
Area population (ZIP 85345)
61,822
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
37
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 85345; 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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