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Terramar Academy of the Arts

Public Grades PK, KG-8
130th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 909 Arizona Elementary Schools
Better than 86% of Arizona elementary schools
Summary

Terramar Academy of the Arts is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Deer Valley Unified District in Peoria, Arizona. With 963 students, the school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Terramar Academy's performance on state assessments is notably strong, particularly in science and math. The school consistently outperforms the Deer Valley Unified District and the state of Arizona in proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, 66% of 5th graders at Terramar Academy were proficient or better in science, compared to 51% in the district and 34% statewide. The school also ranks among the top in the state for the performance of various student subgroups, including Asian, African American, and Hispanic students. Additionally, Terramar Academy has demonstrated exceptional performance for students from low-socioeconomic status backgrounds, ranking 68th out of 1,116 Arizona elementary schools in 2022-2023.

While Terramar Academy's overall performance is exceptional, there are a few areas where the school could potentially improve, such as in 7th and 8th grade mathematics, where proficiency rates are lower compared to other grade levels. Compared to other schools in the Deer Valley Unified District, Terramar Academy consistently outperforms its peers, particularly in science and mathematics. However, some nearby charter schools, such as Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale, also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, suggesting a high level of educational quality in the local area.

934
Students ?
17.2
Student/teacher ratio ?
$5,317
Per pupil spending ?
12.9%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 7000 W Happy Valley Rd
       Peoria, AZ  85383-3278

(623) 445-7600

District: Deer Valley Unified District


Students who attend Terramar Academy of the Arts usually attend:

High:    Mountain Ridge High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
65.8%
Hispanic:
19.1%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Improving — 81st percentile in 2015 → 86th in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the Arizona average (60% vs 36% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 14% of Arizona elementary schools
Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2015
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school60%
District avg52%
Arizona avg36%
Elementary school
130th of 909
Arizona public elementary schools ?
Top 14%▲ up 4 pts since 2015
From top 19% (2015) to top 14% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of Arizona Elementary Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
Middle school
93rd of 552
Arizona public middle schools ?
Top 17%▲ up 13 pts since 2015
From top 29% (2015) to top 17% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of Arizona Middle Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
9th of 30Elementary Schools in the Deer Valley Unified District
84th of 289Deer Valley Unified District among Arizona districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Elementary school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202583.9130 of 90985.7%★★★★☆
202479.1173 of 91281.0%★★★★☆
202385.6174 of 124586.0%★★★★☆
202272.3229 of 100077.1%★★★★☆
202184.0194 of 122684.2%★★★★☆
201980.1202 of 103980.6%★★★★☆
201886.8134 of 110987.9%★★★★☆
201786.5141 of 110687.3%★★★★☆
201688.6104 of 107990.4%★★★★★
201578.9179 of 95581.3%★★★★☆
201486.0130 of 107988.0%★★★★☆
201383.3135 of 115888.3%★★★★☆
201281.6165 of 114185.5%★★★★☆
201185.3129 of 107588.0%★★★★☆
201084.5144 of 109086.8%★★★★☆
200980.7184 of 106282.7%★★★★☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202382.356 of 60790.8%★★★★★
202174.688 of 89590.2%★★★★★

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202387.022 of 31693.0%★★★★★
202282.626 of 27090.4%★★★★★
202167.9158 of 62074.5%★★★★☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202152.7161 of 97583.5%★★★★☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202580.282 of 58986.1%★★★★☆
202468.9158 of 60273.8%★★★★☆
202382.6183 of 121985.0%★★★★☆
202263.6260 of 82468.4%★★★☆☆
202183.8181 of 121985.2%★★★★☆
201979.1143 of 86283.4%★★★★☆
201881.1183 of 102382.1%★★★★☆

Foster Care

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202172.015 of 30695.1%★★★★★

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202487.846 of 48690.5%★★★★★
202382.1147 of 117087.4%★★★★☆
202283.180 of 71688.8%★★★★☆
202182.4124 of 119889.6%★★★★☆
201991.239 of 70994.5%★★★★★
201894.725 of 91197.3%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202388.468 of 111693.9%★★★★★
202258.3255 of 61858.7%★★★☆☆
201888.454 of 82093.4%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202565.4187 of 62670.1%★★★★☆
202468.8163 of 62874.0%★★★★☆
202383.9177 of 121685.4%★★★★☆
202267.9223 of 83073.1%★★★★☆
202182.2194 of 122084.1%★★★★☆
201969.9229 of 85073.1%★★★★☆
201887.5117 of 103288.7%★★★★☆

Military Connected

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202369.726 of 14582.1%★★★★☆
202263.133 of 10167.3%★★★☆☆
202153.2108 of 23954.8%★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202338.0431 of 61730.1%★★☆☆☆
202264.0126 of 44471.6%★★★★☆
202173.3165 of 102783.9%★★★★☆

Native American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202151.5197 of 65469.9%★★★★☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202368.7147 of 82082.1%★★★★☆
202170.1156 of 120187.0%★★★★☆
201854.8132 of 41768.3%★★★☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202560.5167 of 46564.1%★★★☆☆
202456.0200 of 48658.8%★★★☆☆
202372.2234 of 102477.1%★★★★☆
202251.4378 of 80052.8%★★★☆☆
202170.7291 of 116174.9%★★★★☆
201957.5249 of 59558.2%★★★☆☆
201868.4221 of 72069.3%★★★☆☆
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202578.293 of 55283.2%★★★★☆
202478.198 of 55082.2%★★★★☆
202391.249 of 85494.3%★★★★★
202279.987 of 60585.6%★★★★☆
202187.281 of 83290.3%★★★★★
201987.560 of 60590.1%★★★★★
201891.546 of 71193.5%★★★★★
201780.6107 of 69584.6%★★★★☆
201681.2102 of 67784.9%★★★★☆
201565.2153 of 52170.6%★★★★☆
201486.879 of 69088.6%★★★★☆
201381.8102 of 78787.0%★★★★☆
201282.787 of 77288.7%★★★★☆
201187.460 of 68591.2%★★★★★
201084.785 of 69287.7%★★★★☆
200982.499 of 66385.1%★★★★☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202375.753 of 40086.8%★★★★☆
202173.061 of 57389.4%★★★★☆

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202391.510 of 24796.0%★★★★★
202287.815 of 19292.2%★★★★★
202178.939 of 40490.3%★★★★★

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202391.09 of 14593.8%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202566.1106 of 39573.2%★★★★☆
202470.978 of 38679.8%★★★★☆
202387.666 of 80691.8%★★★★★
202274.881 of 49483.6%★★★★☆
202186.869 of 82091.6%★★★★★
201980.368 of 46685.4%★★★★☆
201886.661 of 62490.2%★★★★★

Foster Care

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202129.9166 of 1660.0%☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202594.515 of 34595.7%★★★★★
202485.933 of 32990.0%★★★★★
202381.084 of 76088.9%★★★★☆
202178.098 of 80287.8%★★★★☆
201994.217 of 38795.6%★★★★★
201892.618 of 54396.7%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202590.223 of 34493.3%★★★★★
202384.452 of 71792.7%★★★★★
202272.270 of 36981.0%★★★★☆
201895.413 of 50397.4%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202573.074 of 37980.5%★★★★☆
202470.880 of 37078.4%★★★★☆
202391.645 of 81094.4%★★★★★
202273.882 of 47682.8%★★★★☆
202185.088 of 81889.2%★★★★☆
201985.343 of 43590.1%★★★★★
201893.329 of 61795.3%★★★★★

Military Connected

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202370.516 of 11085.5%★★★★☆
202284.04 of 6894.1%★★★★★

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202365.189 of 38476.8%★★★★☆
202174.787 of 65086.6%★★★★☆

Native American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202146.9134 of 39065.6%★★★☆☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202368.071 of 36380.4%★★★★☆
202170.863 of 78992.0%★★★★★
201893.54 of 17897.8%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202559.494 of 27766.1%★★★☆☆
202460.594 of 28867.4%★★★☆☆
202380.080 of 67588.1%★★★★☆
202263.2134 of 44670.0%★★★★☆
202177.1111 of 78085.8%★★★★☆
201975.066 of 33780.4%★★★★☆
201881.153 of 43687.8%★★★★☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Elementary school
Foster Care (2021)95th percentile+11 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2023)94th percentile+8 vs school
Asian (2023)93rd percentile+7 vs school
African American (2023)91st percentile+5 vs school
Hispanic (2024)91st percentile+10 vs school
Female (2025)86th percentile~ school
English Language Learner (2021)83rd percentile~ school
Special Education (2023)82nd percentile-4 vs school
Military Connected (2023)82nd percentile-4 vs school
Male (2025)70th percentile-16 vs school
Native American (2021)70th percentile-14 vs school
White (2025)64th percentile-22 vs school
Multi-racial (2023)30th percentile-56 vs school
Middle school
Asian (2023)96th percentile~ school
Hispanic (2025)96th percentile+12 vs school
English Language Learner (2023)94th percentile~ school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)93rd percentile+10 vs school
African American (2023)87th percentile-8 vs school
Military Connected (2023)85th percentile-9 vs school
Male (2025)80th percentile-3 vs school
Special Education (2023)80th percentile-14 vs school
Multi-racial (2023)77th percentile-17 vs school
Female (2025)73rd percentile-10 vs school
White (2025)66th percentile-17 vs school
Native American (2021)66th percentile-25 vs school
Foster Care (2021)<1st percentile-90 vs school
By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts65%+24 vs state
Science64%+32 vs state
Mathematics54%+21 vs state

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Monday, October 29, 2012

Open Quote My son attended Terremar his first year for a couple months and I absolutely loved it. I had to move so comparing it to other school, its an amazing school. The teacher was great. Easy to contact teacher. If my son was having a hard time with a subject the teacher would notify me and we would get extra help for my son. Everything about this school is amazing. Love love it. Close Quote





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In the 2024-25 school year, 934 students attended Terramar Academy of the Arts.

Students at Terramar Academy of the Arts are 66% White, 19% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 2% African American.

Students who attend Terramar Academy of the Arts usually go on to attend:

High : Mountain Ridge High School

Terramar Academy of the Arts ranks 130th of 909 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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