Serving 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Western Peaks Elementary School ranks in the top 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 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Peaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Western Peaks Elementary School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
763 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Motto
We are respectful, responsible, and kind!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Western Peaks Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
35%
49%
Black
7%
6%
White
44%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcons
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Western Peaks Elementary School often compared to?
Western Peaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cimarron Springs Middle School, Canyon Ridge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Western Peaks Elementary School?
763 students attend Western Peaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Western Peaks Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Peaks Elementary School?
Western Peaks Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Western Peaks Elementary School offer ?
Western Peaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Peaks Elementary School part of?
Western Peaks Elementary School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243).
In what neighborhood is Western Peaks Elementary School located?
Western Peaks Elementary School is located in the Surprise Farms neighborhood of Surprise, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Surprise Farms.
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