Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Heritage School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Heritage School's student population of 437 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heritage School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1036 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
48%
47%
Black
9%
6%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage School's ranking?
Heritage School is ranked #1036 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Heritage School often compared to?
Heritage Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glendale American School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Heritage School?
437 students attend Heritage School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Heritage School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage School?
Heritage School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heritage School offer ?
Heritage School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Heritage School part of?
Heritage School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
School Calendar
View the Heritage School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break - Thanksgiving
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Semester
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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