Peralta Trail Elementary School

Summary:

Peralta Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school in Apache Junction, Arizona, serving 286 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Apache Junction Unified District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Peralta Trail Elementary's performance has been inconsistent over the years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 276 out of 955 schools in 2014-2015 to 854 out of 1000 schools in 2021-2022, and its current ranking at 462 out of 904 schools. The school's SchoolDigger star rating has also varied, from 4 stars in 2014-2015 to 1 star in 2021-2022, with the current rating at 2 stars. Compared to nearby schools like Meridian and American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, Peralta Trail Elementary generally performs below average.

In terms of academic performance, Peralta Trail Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are below the state and district averages across most grade levels. The school's performance in Science is also below the state average. Additionally, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with some groups, such as English Language Learners and Special Education students, performing significantly below the state and district averages. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as fluctuations in spending per student and student-teacher ratio, suggest that the school may be facing resource challenges that could impact student learning.


Detail:

Public K-6

 10965 E Peralta Rd
       Apache Junction, AZ  85118-4799


(480) 677-7540

District: Apache Junction Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
462nd of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,980 Help


Students who attend Peralta Trail Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cactus Canyon Junior High
High:    Apache Junction High School

Student/teacher ratio:  23.8 Help
Number of students:  286

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.4%
Hispanic:
31.1%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Peralta Trail Elementary School ranks worse than 51.1% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Apache Junction Unified District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Peralta Trail Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Apache Junction Unified District. Racial makeup is: White (58.4%), Hispanic (31.1%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Apache Junction Unified District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peralta Trail Elementary School is 23.8, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Apache Junction Unified District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peralta Trail Elementary School is $4,980, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Apache Junction Unified District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Peralta Trail Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Peralta Trail Elementary School 462nd of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Peralta Trail Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:


Apache Junction Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Apache Junction Unified District 242nd of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Peralta Trail Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Peralta Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 70.45 331st 1062 68.8%
2010 71.42 318th 1090 70.8%
2011 72.00 302nd 1075 71.9%
2012 59.53 460th 1141 59.7%
2013 54.74 525th 1158 54.7%
2014 59.91 444th 1079 58.9%
2015 68.23 276th 955 71.1%
2016 61.54 390th 1079 63.9%
2017 54.29 452nd 1106 59.1%
2018 41.64 588th 1109 47.0%
2019 29.33 693rd 1039 33.3%
2021 30.21 788th 1226 35.7%
2022 14.53 854th 1000 14.6%
2023 44.80 602nd 1245 51.6%
2024 41.80 462nd 904 48.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Peralta Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.74 426th 1027 58.5%
2023 43.68 374th 617 39.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Peralta Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.24 754th 975 22.7%
2023 49.09 174th 451 61.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Peralta Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.93 244th 417 41.5%
2021 23.66 1053rd 1201 12.3%
2023 51.59 322nd 820 60.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Peralta Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.69 524th 820 36.1%
2023 61.64 331st 1116 70.3%
2024 63.98 152nd 546 72.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Peralta Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.50 9th 102 91.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Peralta Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.74 552nd 1023 46.0%
2019 22.78 654th 862 24.1%
2021 33.85 751st 1219 38.4%
2023 40.27 658th 1219 46.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Peralta Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.66 551st 1032 46.6%
2019 25.67 608th 850 28.5%
2021 29.11 811th 1220 33.5%
2023 47.80 569th 1216 53.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Peralta Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.39 587th 895 34.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Peralta Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.06 621st 911 31.8%
2021 25.56 937th 1198 21.8%
2023 37.76 701st 1170 40.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Peralta Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.43 488th 654 25.4%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Peralta Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.06 159th 171 7.0%
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Rank History for White students at Peralta Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.47 544th 720 24.4%
2019 13.68 553rd 595 7.1%
2021 30.14 868th 1161 25.2%
2023 31.94 731st 1024 28.6%
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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

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Enrollment information for Peralta Trail Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 328 4 5 80 7 n/a n/a 0 424
2003 328 4 5 80 7 n/a n/a 0 424
2004 348 12 7 96 7 n/a n/a 0 470
2005 330 17 4 97 7 n/a n/a 0 455
2006 364 9 8 99 10 n/a n/a 0 490
2007 370 5 10 99 10 n/a n/a 0 494
2008 383 8 12 115 10 n/a n/a 0 528
2009 370 14 10 120 8 n/a n/a 0 522
2010 348 9 9 78 10 n/a n/a 0 454
2011 515 15 6 93 10 0 0 0 639
2012 454 4 6 112 7 0 4 0 587
2013 385 6 8 118 6 0 11 0 534
2014 347 4 3 96 3 3 13 0 469
2015 319 1 1 104 1 0 17 0 443
2016 385 11 2 158 4 0 18 0 578
2017 345 2 1 158 2 1 20 0 529
2018 309 7 3 144 6 1 21 0 491
2019 282 5 1 141 7 3 20 0 459
2020 246 3 1 142 5 3 18 0 418
2021 211 7 1 129 6 2 13 0 369
2022 202 7 1 129 6 2 19 0 366
2023 167 5 2 89 7 0 16 0 286

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 Peralta Trail Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 424 19.5 21.7 n/a
2003 424 19.5 21.7 n/a
2004 470 23.5 20.0 46
2005 455 25.5 17.8 43.5
2006 490 26.5 18.5 55.9
2007 494 27.0 18.3 47.6
2008 528 31.0 17.0 43.6
2009 522 31.0 16.8 41.2
2010 454 27.5 16.5 46.3
2011 639 30.3 21.0 42.9
2012 587 34.1 17.1 44.3
2013 534 33.4 15.9 52.6
2014 469 27.9 16.7 50.1
2015 443 25.0 17.7 51
2016 578 33.0 17.5 65.9
2017 529 27.9 18.9 64.8
2018 491 26.8 18.3 59.7
2019 459 24.8 18.4 62.7
2020 418 26.3 15.8 64.8
2021 369 21.9 16.8 n/a
2022 366 21.0 17.4 33.3
2023 286 12.0 23.8 73.8

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 Peralta Trail Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 424 19.5 21.7 n/a
2003 424 19.5 21.7 n/a
2004 470 23.5 20.0 46
2005 455 25.5 17.8 43.5
2006 490 26.5 18.5 55.9
2007 494 27.0 18.3 47.6
2008 528 31.0 17.0 43.6
2009 522 31.0 16.8 41.2
2010 454 27.5 16.5 46.3
2011 639 30.3 21.0 42.9
2012 587 34.1 17.1 44.3
2013 534 33.4 15.9 52.6
2014 469 27.9 16.7 50.1
2015 443 25.0 17.7 51
2016 578 33.0 17.5 65.9
2017 529 27.9 18.9 64.8
2018 491 26.8 18.3 59.7
2019 459 24.8 18.4 62.7
2020 418 26.3 15.8 64.8
2021 369 21.9 16.8 n/a
2022 366 21.0 17.4 33.3
2023 286 12.0 23.8 73.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Peralta Trail 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 $806 (9.4%) $118 (1.4%) $1,730 (20.2%) $6,611 (77.1%) $1,040 (12.1%) $7,652 (89.2%) $8,576
2020 $792 (14.0%) $492 (8.7%) $2,077 (36.7%) $4,724 (83.4%) n/a $4,383 (77.3%) $5,667
2021 $970 (16.7%) $331 (5.7%) $2,272 (39.0%) $4,688 (80.5%) n/a $4,524 (77.7%) $5,825
2022 $883 (17.7%) $21 (0.4%) $1,787 (35.9%) $3,992 (80.2%) $84 (1.7%) $4,076 (81.8%) $4,980

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Peralta Trail 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 693rd of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 602nd of 1245 Elementary schools
 18.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students459286
 37.7%
African American55
American Indian77
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic14189
 36.9%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White282167
 40.8%
Two or More Races2016
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.7%73.8%
 11%


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Peralta Trail Elementary School ranks 462nd of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Peralta Trail Elementary School are 58% White, 31% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% African American.

Students who attend Peralta Trail Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cactus Canyon Junior High
High : Apache Junction High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 286 students attended Peralta Trail Elementary School.


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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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