Four Peaks Elementary School
Four Peaks Elementary School serves 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Four Peaks Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Four Peaks Elementary School's student population of 708 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 708 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Four Peaks Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Four Peaks Elementary School is 0.54, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1347 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 45% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 55% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Apache Junction Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Four Peaks Elementary School is Apache Trail High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Avalon Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Apache Junction Apache Trail High School Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 161 students10
1.3 miles
945 West Apache Trail
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(602) 953-2933 1.3 9-12 161 - Apache Junction Avalon Elementary School Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 300 students10
1.9 miles
1045 South San Marcos
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4584 1.9 K-8 300 - Apache Junction Superstition Mountain Elementary School Grades: PK-6
1.9 miles
550 South Ironwood
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110 1.9 PK-6 n/a - Apache Junction Imagine Prep Superstition Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 365 students10
2.4 miles
1843 W. 16th Ave.
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0513 2.4 9-12 365 - Apache Junction Imagine Superstition Middle School Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 164 students10
2.4 miles
1843 West 16th Avenue
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 355-0530 2.4 6-8 164
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