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#1050 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Zuni Hills Elementary School

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

A Peoria Unified School District (4237) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

10851 W WILLIAMS RD, Sun City, AZ 85373

  • Math 38% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2022)
  • 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$10,026
Chronic Absenteeism34.2%

Students at Zuni Hills Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 Zuni Hills 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,445

Median home value

$317,100

Median rent

$1,950/mo

College educated

30.6%

Homeownership

86.5%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85373; 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
Candeo PeoriaCharter · enrollment unverified8.2K–81.5 mi555Compare →
Sunset Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–81.5 mi1,019Compare →
Parkridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–81.8 mi872Compare →
Basis Peoria PrimaryCharter · enrollment unverified8.6K–42.6 mi693Compare →

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.

Peoria Unified School District (4237)

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#23 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

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

About Zuni Hills Elementary School

Zuni Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sun City, AZ, part of Peoria Unified School District (4237), serving approximately 841 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,050 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Zuni Hills Elementary School

What grades does Zuni Hills Elementary School serve?

Zuni Hills Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Zuni Hills Elementary School?

Zuni Hills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 841 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Zuni Hills Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Zuni Hills Elementary School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Zuni Hills Elementary School rank in AZ?

Zuni Hills Elementary School ranks #1,050 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Zuni Hills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Zuni Hills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Zuni Hills Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Zuni Hills Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Zuni Hills Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Zuni Hills Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Zuni Hills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
841
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.2%
Area population (ZIP 85373)
20,885
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
64.7
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 85373; 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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