Serving 787 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Coyote Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coyote Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Coyote Hills Elementary School's student population of 787 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
787 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coyote Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coyote Hills Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#533 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
23%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
68%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coyote Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Coyote Hills Elementary School is ranked #533 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Coyote Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Coyote Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frontier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Coyote Hills Elementary School?
787 students attend Coyote Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Coyote Hills Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coyote Hills Elementary School?
Coyote Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coyote Hills Elementary School offer ?
Coyote Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Coyote Hills Elementary School part of?
Coyote Hills Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
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