Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alta Loma School ranks in the bottom 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 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alta Loma School's student population of 660 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Alta Loma 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 Alta Loma School is 0.55, 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
#1169 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
64%
48%
Black
11%
6%
White
17%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alta Loma School's ranking?
Alta Loma School is ranked #1169 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Alta Loma School often compared to?
Alta Loma Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peoria Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Alta Loma School?
660 students attend Alta Loma School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Alta Loma School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Loma School?
Alta Loma School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alta Loma School offer ?
Alta Loma School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alta Loma School part of?
Alta Loma School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
In what neighborhood is Alta Loma School located?
Alta Loma School is located in the Alta Loma neighborhood of Peoria, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Alta Loma.
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