Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Peralta Trail Elementary 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 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peralta Trail Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peralta Trail Elementary 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 Peralta Trail Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#1238 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
56%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peralta Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Peralta Trail Elementary School is ranked #1238 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Peralta Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Peralta Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Four Peaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Peralta Trail Elementary School?
288 students attend Peralta Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Peralta Trail Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peralta Trail Elementary School?
Peralta Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Peralta Trail Elementary School offer ?
Peralta Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Peralta Trail Elementary School part of?
Peralta Trail Elementary School is part of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2012
i went to school their 3 years ago and every teacher and staff member was so fun great. they have a great music theme safe play ground, caring teachers, spirt days or funny days i always had a blast so ful of learning in a great district and a good involment.
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