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Heritage School

Elementary School · Peoria Unified School District (4237)

5312 W MOUNTAIN VIEW RD, Glendale, AZ 85302

Enrollment

493

Student-Teacher

17.6:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#1,509 of 2,006

In Glendale

#56 of 82

public schools

In district

#35 of 42

Peoria Unified School District (4237)

School environment

7.0 / 10

Very Good

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Heritage School

5.0/10

Elementary School in Glendale · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Heritage School

Heritage School is a public elementary school in Glendale, AZ, part of Peoria Unified School District (4237). Heritage School serves approximately 493 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Heritage School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,509 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Heritage School show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.1 pts below district
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • District avg 6.1
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

36% of students at Heritage School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,026
Chronic Absenteeism36.1%

Heritage School — Students at Heritage School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 42.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 52.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
63%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
37%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.9/10.

How Heritage School Compares

See how Heritage School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.0/10
25th percentile in AZ
Academic
5.6/10
Average
Growth
3.9/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
7.0/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
28 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
36.1%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

5312 W MOUNTAIN VIEW RD, Glendale, AZ 85302

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Heritage School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Abraham Lincoln Traditional School (rated 8.2/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Phoenix), which scores notably higher. Another option is Arroyo Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Copperwood School (rated 7.4/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Glendale, see our Glendale schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Desert Palms Elementary School Glendale 1.0 mi 4.2
Sunset School Glendale 0.9 mi 5.7
Glendale American School Glendale 1.0 mi 4.9
West-MEC Glendale Community College Glendale 1.0 mi
GCC Early Childhood Learning Lab Glendale 1.0 mi
Horizon School Glendale 1.2 mi 5.1
Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School Glendale 1.2 mi 5.2
Arroyo Elementary School Glendale 1.3 mi 7.5
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy Glendale 1.4 mi 6.8
Marshall Ranch Elementary School Glendale 1.7 mi 5.2
Apollo High School Glendale 1.7 mi 6.9
West-MEC - Apollo High School Glendale 1.8 mi
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy Glendale 1.8 mi 4.6
Glendale Union Online Glendale 1.8 mi 5.0
Copperwood School Glendale 1.7 mi 7.4
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL Glendale 2.0 mi 5.7
Cactus Wren Elementary School Phoenix 1.8 mi 4.0
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School Phoenix 1.8 mi 8.2
Ironwood High School Glendale 2.1 mi 6.7
LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY Peoria 1.9 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85302 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$62,516

Median Home Value

$326,600

Median Rent

$1,241/mo

Population

40,329

College Educated

19.7%

Homeownership

51.6%

Avg Commute

30.2 min

Poverty Rate

16.7%

Median Age

36.6

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Eliseo C. Felix School Goodyear, AZ 5.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Heritage School

What grades does Heritage School serve?

Heritage School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Heritage School?

Heritage School has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage School?

The student-teacher ratio at Heritage School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Heritage School rank in AZ?

Heritage School ranks #1,509 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Heritage School's MySchoolScout rating?

Heritage School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Heritage School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Heritage School a charter school?

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

Is Heritage School a Title I school?

No, Heritage School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
17 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
39 Some Transit
Bike Score
55 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
493
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.1%

District

Peoria Unified School District (4237)
District Enrollment
35,466
Schools in District
44
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,026
District Rank
#35 of 42

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