Serving 841 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Zuni Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 841 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zuni Hills Elementary School's student population of 841 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
841 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Zuni Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zuni 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
#702 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
68%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Zuni Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Zuni Hills Elementary School is ranked #702 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Zuni Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Zuni 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Zuni Hills Elementary School?
841 students attend Zuni Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Zuni Hills Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zuni Hills Elementary School?
Zuni Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zuni Hills Elementary School offer ?
Zuni Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Zuni Hills Elementary School part of?
Zuni Hills Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
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Date
Spring Break - No School
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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