Zuni Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Zuni Hills Elementary School is a public school located in Sun City, Arizona, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 880 students. The school is part of the Peoria Unified School District, which is ranked 134 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Zuni Hills Elementary School consistently outperforms the Peoria Unified School District and the state of Arizona in standardized test scores across various grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had higher proficiency rates than the district and state in English Language Arts (ELA) for grades 3-7 and in Mathematics for grades 3, 5, and 7. The school's strongest performance is in 5th grade Mathematics, where 67% of students were proficient or better, compared to 38% for the district and 33% for the state. Zuni Hills Elementary School has maintained a statewide ranking between the top 25-40% of Arizona elementary schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 289 out of 904 schools.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Peoria Unified School District and surrounding districts, such as Frontier Elementary School, Legacy Traditional School - Peoria, and West Wing School, Zuni Hills Elementary School generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, statewide rankings, and resource allocation. This suggests that Zuni Hills may be a desirable option for families in the local area seeking a high-performing elementary school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 10851 W Williams Rd
       Sun City, AZ  85373-3375


(623) 412-5275

District: Peoria Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
278th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,994 Help


Students who attend Zuni Hills Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Liberty High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  880

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.8%
Hispanic:
20.0%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.9% Help


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Compare Details Zuni Hills Elementary School ranks better than 69.5% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 9th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Peoria Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.42. (See more...)
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Compare Details Zuni Hills Elementary School ranks better than 50.4% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.41. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.8%), Hispanic (20%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zuni Hills Elementary School is 18.8. 19 elementary schools in the Peoria Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zuni Hills Elementary School is $6,994. 24 elementary schools in the Peoria Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Zuni Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Zuni Hills Elementary School 278th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Zuni Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Zuni Hills Elementary School 273rd of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Zuni Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Peoria Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Peoria Unified School District 138th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Zuni Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 64.52 402nd 1062 62.1%
2010 75.86 253rd 1090 76.8%
2011 77.34 243rd 1075 77.4%
2012 71.55 307th 1141 73.1%
2013 61.42 440th 1158 62.0%
2014 54.93 494th 1079 54.2%
2015 64.51 308th 955 67.7%
2016 66.23 343rd 1079 68.2%
2017 74.22 278th 1106 74.9%
2018 69.30 330th 1109 70.2%
2019 61.75 389th 1039 62.6%
2021 62.90 408th 1226 66.7%
2022 55.51 383rd 1000 61.7%
2023 76.96 274th 1245 78.0%
2024 65.42 278th 912 69.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.48 617th 1027 39.9%
2022 41.82 290th 444 34.7%
2023 50.69 288th 617 53.3%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.03 464th 975 52.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.01 211th 417 49.4%
2021 77.35 85th 1201 92.9%
2023 37.79 492nd 820 40.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.42 244th 820 70.2%
2023 68.76 250th 1116 77.6%
2024 83.77 59th 556 89.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.29 275th 423 35.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.77 278th 1023 72.8%
2019 55.14 373rd 862 56.7%
2021 65.85 366th 1219 70.0%
2022 46.61 451st 824 45.3%
2023 77.45 243rd 1219 80.1%
2024 52.32 257th 602 57.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.98 202nd 239 15.5%
2022 36.29 76th 101 24.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.23 353rd 1032 65.8%
2019 51.58 386th 850 54.6%
2021 59.20 444th 1220 63.6%
2022 50.00 406th 830 51.1%
2023 72.70 288th 1216 76.3%
2024 50.85 285th 628 54.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.95 356th 895 60.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.52 331st 911 63.7%
2021 55.00 443rd 1198 63.0%
2022 58.34 292nd 716 59.2%
2023 70.12 269th 1170 77.0%
2024 79.91 77th 486 84.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.83 71st 654 89.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.91 354th 720 50.8%
2019 29.44 452nd 595 24.0%
2021 55.90 470th 1161 59.5%
2022 35.67 561st 800 29.9%
2023 60.41 375th 1024 63.4%
2024 32.03 353rd 486 27.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Zuni Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 80.24 109th 663 83.6%
2010 78.44 138th 692 80.1%
2011 77.88 135th 685 80.3%
2012 69.45 216th 772 72.0%
2013 71.47 196th 787 75.1%
2014 67.07 212th 690 69.3%
2015 66.45 147th 521 71.8%
2016 74.70 146th 677 78.4%
2017 70.37 172nd 695 75.3%
2018 77.01 144th 711 79.7%
2019 68.01 176th 605 70.9%
2021 60.56 254th 832 69.5%
2022 43.98 298th 605 50.7%
2023 60.12 269th 854 68.5%
2024 40.41 273rd 550 50.4%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.05 120th 650 81.5%
2022 47.45 125th 211 40.8%
2023 40.02 246th 384 35.9%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.90 51st 178 71.3%
2021 58.48 143rd 789 81.9%
2023 36.70 190th 363 47.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.10 81st 503 83.9%
2023 50.92 278th 717 61.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.90 147th 624 76.4%
2019 60.56 175th 466 62.4%
2021 66.23 218th 820 73.4%
2022 34.51 315th 494 36.2%
2023 60.84 244th 806 69.7%
2024 35.03 230th 386 40.4%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.80 133rd 143 7.0%
2023 48.29 66th 110 40.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.00 109th 617 82.3%
2019 60.23 153rd 435 64.8%
2021 54.08 294th 818 64.1%
2022 32.10 309th 476 35.1%
2023 56.57 282nd 810 65.2%
2024 35.62 219th 370 40.8%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.92 268th 404 33.7%
2022 25.39 171st 192 10.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.51 175th 573 69.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.26 84th 543 84.5%
2021 56.59 239th 802 70.2%
2023 52.60 290th 760 61.8%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.22 345th 390 11.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Zuni Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.52 162nd 436 62.8%
2019 41.81 202nd 337 40.1%
2021 50.69 352nd 780 54.9%
2022 24.56 361st 446 19.1%
2023 42.03 371st 675 45.0%
2024 18.47 239th 288 17.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Zuni Hills Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Zuni Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 876 34 9 123 8 n/a n/a 0 1050
2003 876 34 9 123 8 n/a n/a 0 1050
2004 857 24 8 118 9 n/a n/a 0 1016
2005 825 26 10 122 7 n/a n/a 0 990
2006 977 36 23 128 8 n/a n/a 0 1172
2007 886 32 20 134 9 n/a n/a 0 1081
2008 861 33 20 155 12 n/a n/a 0 1081
2009 804 33 24 148 7 n/a n/a 0 1016
2010 801 28 19 142 6 n/a n/a 0 996
2011 722 20 4 125 7 0 28 0 906
2012 614 24 6 84 7 0 25 0 760
2013 528 17 10 88 4 1 20 0 668
2014 554 23 13 113 4 1 26 0 734
2015 636 14 15 138 5 2 39 0 849
2016 659 20 12 147 8 3 36 0 885
2017 699 17 11 177 6 3 34 0 947
2018 702 13 11 161 9 3 33 0 932
2019 706 28 15 184 11 3 33 0 980
2020 712 30 13 187 12 3 41 0 998
2021 627 26 7 184 7 2 34 0 887
2022 632 26 10 190 10 1 45 0 914
2023 623 22 9 176 9 2 39 0 880

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Zuni Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1050 50.7 20.7 10
2003 1050 50.7 20.7 10
2004 1016 48.9 20.8 12.7
2005 990 49.3 20.1 8.9
2006 1172 55.8 21.0 9.4
2007 1081 52.3 20.7 11.2
2008 1081 52.7 20.5 14
2009 1016 53.2 19.1 14.4
2010 996 54.2 18.3 19.9
2011 906 47.3 19.1 21.4
2012 760 57.7 13.1 26.2
2013 668 45.6 14.6 29
2014 734 52.5 13.9 29.8
2015 849 41.0 20.7 21.6
2016 885 46.0 19.2 19.3
2017 947 49.3 19.2 23.3
2018 932 49.3 18.8 19.8
2019 980 47.0 20.8 20
2020 998 49.5 20.1 18.8
2021 887 46.1 19.2 n/a
2022 914 46.6 19.5 8.2
2023 880 46.6 18.8 18.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Zuni Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1050 50.7 20.7 10
2003 1050 50.7 20.7 10
2004 1016 48.9 20.8 12.7
2005 990 49.3 20.1 8.9
2006 1172 55.8 21.0 9.4
2007 1081 52.3 20.7 11.2
2008 1081 52.7 20.5 14
2009 1016 53.2 19.1 14.4
2010 996 54.2 18.3 19.9
2011 906 47.3 19.1 21.4
2012 760 57.7 13.1 26.2
2013 668 45.6 14.6 29
2014 734 52.5 13.9 29.8
2015 849 41.0 20.7 21.6
2016 885 46.0 19.2 19.3
2017 947 49.3 19.2 23.3
2018 932 49.3 18.8 19.8
2019 980 47.0 20.8 20
2020 998 49.5 20.1 18.8
2021 887 46.1 19.2 n/a
2022 914 46.6 19.5 8.2
2023 880 46.6 18.8 18.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Zuni Hills Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $40 (0.6%) $164 (2.4%) $245 (3.5%) $5,587 (80.1%) $1,180 (16.9%) $6,767 (97.1%) $6,971
2020 $48 (0.9%) $209 (3.9%) $306 (5.7%) $4,604 (85.1%) $551 (10.2%) $5,154 (95.2%) $5,412
2021 $244 (3.7%) $568 (8.6%) $1,055 (15.9%) $5,150 (77.8%) $658 (9.9%) $5,808 (87.7%) $6,619
2022 $54 (0.8%) $169 (2.4%) $276 (3.9%) $5,896 (84.3%) $875 (12.5%) $6,771 (96.8%) $6,994

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Zuni Hills Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 389th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 274th of 1245 Elementary schools
 15.4%
Ranks 176th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 269th of 854 Middle schools
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students980880
 10.2%
African American2822
 21.4%
American Indian119
 18.2%
Asian159
 40%
Hispanic184176
 4.3%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White706623
 11.8%
Two or More Races3339
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20%18.9%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Zuni Hills Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 880 students attended Zuni Hills Elementary School.

Students who attend Zuni Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Liberty High School

Zuni Hills Elementary School ranks 278th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Zuni Hills Elementary School are 71% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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