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#1821 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Peralta Trail Elementary School
Elementary School · Apache Junction Unified District (4443) · Apache Junction, AZ
An Apache Junction Unified District (4443) elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10965 E PERALTA RD, Apache Junction, AZ 85118
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Peralta Trail Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,948/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Apache Junction), 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
$82,856
Median home value
$447,000
Median rent
$1,244/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
92.4%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Apache Junction Unified District (4443)
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Vista Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 501 | Compare → |
| Four Peaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 437 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Apache Junction Unified District (4443)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,498NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Peralta Trail Elementary School is listed in Apache Junction Unified District (4443); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peralta Trail Elementary School
Peralta Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school in Apache Junction, AZ, part of Apache Junction Unified District (4443), serving approximately 288 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,821 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peralta Trail Elementary School
What grades does Peralta Trail Elementary School serve?
Peralta Trail Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Peralta Trail Elementary School?
Peralta Trail Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peralta Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peralta Trail Elementary School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peralta Trail Elementary School rank in AZ?
Peralta Trail Elementary School ranks #1,821 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Peralta Trail Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peralta Trail Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Peralta Trail Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peralta Trail Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Peralta Trail Elementary School a charter school?
No, Peralta Trail Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peralta Trail Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Peralta Trail Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.8%
- Phone
- (480) 677-7540
- Area population (ZIP 85118)
- 13,955
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 66
Official sources & links
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 85118; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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