Very Good
#745 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 37% in state
Vistancia Elementary School
Elementary School · Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Peoria, AZ
A Peoria Unified School District (4237) elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
30009 N SUNRISE PT, Peoria, AZ 85383
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vistancia Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 Vistancia 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Pleasant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 1,276 | Compare → |
| Cross of Glory Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 3.8 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Basis Peoria PrimaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–4 | 4.4 mi | 693 | Compare → |
| Candeo PeoriaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 5.0 mi | 555 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #13 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
Vistancia Elementary School is listed in Peoria Unified School District (4237); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vistancia Elementary School
Vistancia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Peoria, AZ, part of Peoria Unified School District (4237), serving approximately 1,108 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #745 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vistancia Elementary School
What grades does Vistancia Elementary School serve?
Vistancia Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Vistancia Elementary School?
Vistancia Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,108 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vistancia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vistancia Elementary School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vistancia Elementary School rank in AZ?
Vistancia Elementary School ranks #745 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Vistancia Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vistancia Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Vistancia Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vistancia Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vistancia Elementary School a charter school?
No, Vistancia Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vistancia Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Vistancia Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (623) 773-6500
- Area population (ZIP 85383)
- 72,101
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 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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