Peoria Traditional School

Summary:

Peoria Traditional School is a highly-regarded public elementary school serving grades K-8 in Sun City, Arizona. With consistently outstanding academic performance, Peoria Traditional School has been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state for over a decade.

Peoria Traditional School significantly outperforms the Peoria Unified School District and the state of Arizona in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 74-81% of Peoria Traditional students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39-49% for the district and state. In mathematics, 69-88% of Peoria Traditional students were proficient or better, compared to 28-54% for the district and state. The school also maintains a 0% dropout rate, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Frontier Elementary School, Legacy Traditional School - Peoria, and West Wing School, Peoria Traditional School stands out as a clear academic leader in the region. The school's exceptional performance, low dropout rates, and strong community support make it a standout institution in the Peoria area and the state of Arizona.


Detail:

Public K-8

 10851 W Williams Rd
       Sun City, AZ  85373-3375


(623) 412-5350

District: Peoria Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
27th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,393 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.3%
Hispanic:
18.4%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.6% Help


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Compare Details Peoria Traditional School ranks better than 97% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks first 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 95.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details Peoria Traditional School ranks better than 94.9% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.08. (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 (73.3%), Hispanic (18.4%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Peoria Unified School District. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peoria Traditional School is $7,393. 22 elementary schools in the Peoria Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Peoria Traditional School:

SchoolDigger ranks Peoria Traditional School 27th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Peoria Traditional School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Peoria Traditional School 27th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Peoria Traditional School in the ranking list.)

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Peoria Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Peoria Unified School District 134th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Peoria Traditional School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Peoria Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 66.65 366th 1079 66.1%
2015 73.21 233rd 955 75.6%
2016 79.31 224th 1079 79.2%
2017 84.74 168th 1106 84.8%
2018 90.95 88th 1109 92.1%
2019 84.94 137th 1039 86.8%
2021 92.88 78th 1226 93.6%
2022 90.03 59th 1000 94.1%
2023 95.35 43rd 1245 96.5%
2024 95.54 27th 904 97.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Peoria Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.19 76th 1027 92.6%
2022 68.94 101st 444 77.3%
2023 50.65 290th 617 53.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Peoria Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.57 42nd 1201 96.5%
2022 61.47 70th 145 51.7%
2023 83.50 62nd 820 92.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Peoria Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 87.51 42nd 618 93.2%
2023 90.06 51st 1116 95.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Peoria Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.24 78th 1023 92.4%
2019 77.83 157th 862 81.8%
2021 88.22 119th 1219 90.2%
2022 82.10 87th 824 89.4%
2023 89.60 92nd 1219 92.5%
2024 87.06 43rd 593 92.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Peoria Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.86 134th 1032 87.0%
2019 89.46 61st 850 92.8%
2021 93.86 52nd 1220 95.7%
2022 87.88 51st 830 93.9%
2023 96.77 22nd 1216 98.2%
2024 94.35 20th 609 96.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Peoria Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.70 4th 620 99.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Peoria Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.55 192nd 1198 84.0%
2022 86.03 57th 716 92.0%
2023 96.77 18th 1170 98.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Peoria Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.91 105th 720 85.4%
2019 74.96 110th 595 81.5%
2021 88.10 55th 1161 95.3%
2022 84.42 53rd 800 93.4%
2023 90.67 36th 1024 96.5%
2024 86.39 32nd 477 93.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Peoria Traditional School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Peoria Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 88.25 65th 690 90.6%
2015 84.69 64th 521 87.7%
2016 85.26 85th 677 87.4%
2017 90.31 51st 695 92.7%
2018 83.44 102nd 711 85.7%
2019 91.20 37th 605 93.9%
2021 97.71 18th 832 97.8%
2022 94.81 20th 605 96.7%
2023 96.78 24th 854 97.2%
2024 95.08 27th 533 94.9%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Peoria Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.88 1st 650 99.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Peoria Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.25 301st 789 61.9%
2022 68.14 15th 36 58.3%
2023 68.14 70th 363 80.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Peoria Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.83 76th 624 87.8%
2019 96.59 5th 466 98.9%
2021 97.76 13th 820 98.4%
2022 92.36 22nd 494 95.5%
2023 95.36 23rd 806 97.1%
2024 87.79 33rd 379 91.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Peoria Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.52 96th 617 84.4%
2021 96.59 18th 818 97.8%
2022 91.71 25th 476 94.7%
2023 96.66 23rd 810 97.2%
2024 95.31 18th 356 94.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Peoria Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.78 38th 129 70.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Peoria Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.42 41st 802 94.9%
2022 85.36 38th 392 90.3%
2023 97.08 13th 760 98.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Peoria Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.11 168th 436 61.5%
2019 77.63 50th 337 85.2%
2021 93.21 19th 780 97.6%
2022 87.41 27th 446 93.9%
2023 90.80 27th 675 96.0%
2024 87.97 26th 273 90.5%
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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.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, June 29, 2019

Open Quote My son just finished his 5th year at PTS. The first 4 years were great! This final year was a disaster and we won’t be going back.

The school’s motto used to be they would never give up on the students and whatever help & accomodations the kids needed (within reason) would be given. This year I’ve seen that all change.

The principal, Eric Stone has developed an attitude of it’s all about outward appearances. This attitude has trickled down to the teachers and students as well. For example, some of the teachers told the students only those who have A & B grades deserve to be there. One student saw my son’s grade in a class he struggles in and told him he shouldn’t be at that school.

My son also has ADHD and the school continually punished him with lunch detention (no recess) for behaviors related to his ADHD.

I no longer recommend this school unless your child fits their mold...compliant, obedient, studious, and earns high grades. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Open Quote This school has been nothing but amazing. My kids have been going for the last 6 years. All the teachers know all the students and most the parents. The principal is present and involved. When I do have concerns the teacher and principle listen and care about my thoughts. My kids love the core values and respect the other students for each other. We couldn’t be happier with a school Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 3, 2018

Open Quote PTS is an amazing school that has a small town family feel. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 3, 2018

Open Quote PTS is an amazing school that has a family town family feel. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 3, 2018

Open Quote PTS is an amazing school that has a small town family feel. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 3, 2018

Open Quote I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school and their staff! Their values on character play a role in addition to the stellar education. Poised for excellence, PTS is one of the few schools that received an A rating from AZ Department of Education. They are ranked as a top school for academic merit. As for their teachers, they are amazing! I've never seen a staff continuously go above and beyond for their students. When my son was in the hospital for surgery, his teacher came from her home in surprise to the hospital in downtown Phoenix to visit. At color run this year, the 5th-8th grade teachers got in on the fun with their students and came out as covered as the students. Watching the bond their students have with their teachers makes me proud to have my children attend here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Peoria Traditional School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 77 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 83
2013 189 2 3 21 1 0 4 0 220
2014 231 6 0 21 0 0 4 0 262
2015 197 6 1 23 0 1 5 0 233
2016 212 5 2 34 0 1 7 0 261
2017 226 10 3 38 0 1 8 0 286
2018 188 12 4 36 0 1 8 0 249
2019 193 11 3 45 0 0 16 0 268
2020 237 11 4 56 0 0 19 0 327
2021 215 5 4 56 0 0 21 0 301
2022 221 4 5 63 0 0 21 0 314
2023 247 2 7 62 0 0 19 0 337

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 Peoria Traditional School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 83 n/a n/a 16.9
2013 220 n/a n/a 11.4
2014 262 n/a n/a 14.5
2015 233 12.0 19.4 15
2016 261 n/a n/a 13.8
2017 286 n/a n/a 11.2
2018 249 0.0 n/a 11.2
2019 268 0.0 n/a 8.6
2020 327 n/a n/a 12.5
2021 301 n/a n/a n/a
2022 314 n/a n/a 2.5
2023 337 n/a n/a 8.6

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 Peoria Traditional School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 83 n/a n/a 16.9
2013 220 n/a n/a 11.4
2014 262 n/a n/a 14.5
2015 233 12.0 19.4 15
2016 261 n/a n/a 13.8
2017 286 n/a n/a 11.2
2018 249 0.0 n/a 11.2
2019 268 0.0 n/a 8.6
2020 327 n/a n/a 12.5
2021 301 n/a n/a n/a
2022 314 n/a n/a 2.5
2023 337 n/a n/a 8.6

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 Peoria Traditional 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 $47 (0.6%) $163 (2.1%) $258 (3.3%) $6,576 (83.6%) $1,077 (13.7%) $7,652 (97.3%) $7,863
2020 $27 (0.5%) $72 (1.3%) $126 (2.2%) $5,257 (91.8%) $368 (6.4%) $5,625 (98.3%) $5,724
2021 $110 (1.8%) $534 (8.6%) $753 (12.2%) $5,663 (91.5%) n/a $5,543 (89.6%) $6,186
2022 $62 (0.8%) $11 (0.1%) $135 (1.8%) $6,962 (94.2%) $358 (4.8%) $7,320 (99.0%) $7,393

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Peoria Traditional School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 137th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 43rd of 1245 Elementary schools
 9.7%
Ranks 37th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 24th of 854 Middle schools
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students268337
 25.7%
African American112
 81.8%
American Indian00
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic4562
 37.8%
Pacific Islander00
White193247
 28%
Two or More Races1619
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.6%8.6%
 0%


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Yes! Peoria Traditional School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 27th of 904 Arizona elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Peoria Traditional School.

Students at Peoria Traditional School are 73% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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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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