Alta Loma School

9750 N 87th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 729 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 20:1 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 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Alta Loma School's student population of 729 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
729 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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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 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1169 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alta Loma School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alta Loma School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alta Loma School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alta Loma School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
65%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alta Loma School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alta Loma School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alta Loma School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Alta Loma School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alta Loma School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alta Loma School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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?
729 students attend Alta Loma School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Alta Loma School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Loma School?
Alta Loma School has a student ration of 20:1, 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
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.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break - Thanksgiving
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Semester
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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