Serving 794 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 794 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Zuni Hills Elementary School serves the southwest part of Sun City, AZ, covering an area of approximately 12.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone about 4.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zuni Hills Elementary School's student population of 794 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
794 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Zuni Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 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
#597 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zuni Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Zuni Hills Elementary School is ranked #597 out of 1,921 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
794 students attend Zuni Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Zuni Hills Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zuni Hills Elementary School?
Zuni Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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