Serving 89 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Peak 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
The Peak School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1262 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
26%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
58%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
18%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Peak School Inc. The (79866) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Peak School's ranking?
The Peak School is ranked #1262 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend The Peak School?
89 students attend The Peak School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of The Peak School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does The Peak School offer ?
The Peak School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Peak School part of?
The Peak School is part of Peak School Inc. The (79866) School District.
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