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#237 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 12% in state

West Wing School

Elementary School · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Peoria, AZ

A Deer Valley Unified District (4246) elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

26716 N HIGH DESERT DR, Peoria, AZ 85383

  • Math 59% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2022)
  • 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$10,940
Chronic Absenteeism29.3%

Students at West Wing School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 West Wing 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat 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

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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Basis Peoria PrimaryCharter · enrollment unverified8.6K–41.5 mi693Compare →
Cross of Glory Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–81.9 mi74Compare →
Happy Valley SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.9K–82.1 mi567Compare →
Great Hearts Academies - Archway GlendaleCharter · enrollment unverified9.4K–52.2 mi556Compare →

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.

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

Deer Valley Unified District (4246)

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#15 of 41
District spending per student
$10,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Wing School is listed in Deer Valley Unified District (4246); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Wing School

West Wing School is a public elementary school in Peoria, AZ, part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246), serving approximately 1,018 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Wing School

What grades does West Wing School serve?

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

How many students attend West Wing School?

West Wing School has an enrollment of approximately 1,018 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Wing School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Wing School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Wing School rank in AZ?

West Wing School ranks #237 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is West Wing School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Wing School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 West Wing School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Wing School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is West Wing School a charter school?

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

Is West Wing School a Title I school?

No, West Wing School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
1,018
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.3%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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