Candeo Peoria

9965 W Calle Lejos
Peoria, AZ 85383
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Candeo Peoria ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 5% in AZ
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Candeo Peoria ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Candeo Peoria's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
572 students
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School Rankings

Candeo Peoria ranks within the top 5% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Candeo Peoria is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
#70 out of 1854 schools
(Top 5%)
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70%
32%
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72%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
9%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
74%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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0.43
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Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
1%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Candeo Peoria's ranking?
Candeo Peoria is ranked #70 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Candeo Peoria often compared to?
Candeo Peoriais often viewed alongside schools like Basis Peoria Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Candeo Peoria?
572 students attend Candeo Peoria.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Candeo Peoria students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Candeo Peoria offer ?
Candeo Peoria offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Candeo Peoria part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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