Vistancia Elementary School

Summary:

Vistancia Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Peoria, Arizona, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 1,173 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.

Vistancia Elementary consistently outperforms the Peoria Unified School District and the state of Arizona in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 73% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to 44% and 54% respectively for the district. The school's 8th grade ELA and Math proficiency rates were 59% and 34%, compared to 39% and 36% for the district. Vistancia Elementary also excels in the performance of certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic, African American, and English Language Learner students, often ranking among the top schools in the state for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools in the Peoria Unified School District, such as Sunset Heights Elementary and Lake Pleasant Elementary, Vistancia Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement and student subgroup performance. The school's strong performance, equity-focused practices, and positive impact on the community make it a standout example of a successful public elementary school in Arizona.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 30009 N Sunrise Pt
       Peoria, AZ  85383-7873


(623) 773-6500

District: Peoria Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
197th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,515 Help


Students who attend Vistancia Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Liberty High School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.1 Help
Number of students:  1,173

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.7%
Hispanic:
19.4%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.9% Help


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Compare Details Vistancia Elementary School ranks better than 78.2% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 4th 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 76.17. (See more...)
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Compare Details Vistancia Elementary School ranks better than 67% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.33. (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 (67.7%), Hispanic (19.4%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vistancia Elementary School is 22.1. 30 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 Vistancia Elementary School is $6,515. 27 elementary schools in the Peoria Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vistancia Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vistancia Elementary School 197th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Vistancia Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Vistancia Elementary School 176th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Vistancia Elementary 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 Vistancia Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 84.00 138th 1062 87.0%
2010 89.86 61st 1090 94.4%
2011 89.82 67th 1075 93.8%
2012 88.03 60th 1141 94.7%
2013 86.26 92nd 1158 92.1%
2014 89.95 74th 1079 93.1%
2015 89.72 75th 955 92.1%
2016 89.43 98th 1079 90.9%
2017 91.54 77th 1106 93.0%
2018 86.37 140th 1109 87.4%
2019 82.31 171st 1039 83.5%
2021 86.33 166th 1226 86.5%
2022 69.52 259th 1000 74.1%
2023 75.02 291st 1245 76.6%
2024 76.17 197th 904 78.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.28 6th 17 64.7%
2021 43.19 564th 1027 45.1%
2022 55.30 181st 444 59.2%
2023 73.89 93rd 617 84.9%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.30 11th 975 98.9%
2023 85.74 41st 451 90.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.66 24th 417 94.2%
2021 77.23 86th 1201 92.8%
2023 42.40 419th 820 48.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.47 37th 820 95.5%
2023 67.72 265th 1116 76.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.20 138th 1023 86.5%
2019 78.42 148th 862 82.8%
2021 85.41 159th 1219 87.0%
2022 61.62 287th 824 65.2%
2023 68.30 343rd 1219 71.9%
2024 67.56 169th 593 71.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.22 175th 239 26.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.06 160th 1032 84.5%
2019 74.97 191st 850 77.5%
2021 84.78 168th 1220 86.2%
2022 65.29 241st 830 71.0%
2023 78.40 236th 1216 80.6%
2024 63.86 193rd 609 68.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.31 199th 620 67.9%
2022 25.08 215th 270 20.4%
2023 27.92 268th 316 15.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.95 300th 895 66.5%
2022 74.25 47th 289 83.7%
2023 83.71 40th 607 93.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.18 137th 911 85.0%
2019 88.58 59th 709 91.7%
2021 86.95 88th 1198 92.7%
2022 71.46 193rd 716 73.0%
2023 66.54 312th 1170 73.3%
2024 87.36 48th 472 89.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.87 179th 720 75.1%
2019 58.99 234th 595 60.7%
2021 76.15 218th 1161 81.2%
2022 55.36 337th 800 57.9%
2023 62.00 351st 1024 65.7%
2024 55.98 198th 477 58.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Vistancia Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 85.33 76th 663 88.5%
2010 90.23 37th 692 94.7%
2011 93.00 20th 685 97.1%
2012 86.62 53rd 772 93.1%
2013 88.54 43rd 787 94.5%
2014 91.65 32nd 690 95.4%
2015 94.26 26th 521 95.0%
2016 92.11 40th 677 94.1%
2017 91.85 40th 695 94.2%
2018 83.62 99th 711 86.1%
2019 76.55 120th 605 80.2%
2021 83.94 104th 832 87.5%
2022 69.92 151st 605 75.0%
2023 76.72 148th 854 82.7%
2024 59.33 176th 533 67.0%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.92 124th 650 80.9%
2023 57.55 138th 384 64.1%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.06 566th 606 6.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.61 93rd 789 88.2%
2023 59.32 96th 363 73.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.41 42nd 503 91.7%
2022 32.56 242nd 369 34.4%
2023 71.88 126th 717 82.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.33 104th 624 83.3%
2019 68.13 133rd 466 71.5%
2021 83.63 97th 820 88.2%
2022 70.75 104th 494 78.9%
2023 74.51 151st 806 81.3%
2024 43.83 191st 379 49.6%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.00 113th 143 21.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.48 89th 617 85.6%
2019 72.41 102nd 435 76.6%
2021 81.82 104th 818 87.3%
2022 60.72 163rd 476 65.8%
2023 74.97 153rd 810 81.1%
2024 54.14 144th 356 59.6%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.58 291st 404 28.0%
2022 51.46 95th 192 50.5%
2023 51.55 106th 247 57.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.38 49th 573 91.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.41 39th 543 92.8%
2019 83.39 54th 387 86.0%
2021 71.85 137th 802 82.9%
2022 63.36 119th 392 69.6%
2023 74.38 126th 760 83.4%
2024 79.42 42nd 322 87.0%
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Rank History for middle school Pacific Islander students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.27 25th 108 76.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Vistancia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.18 124th 436 71.6%
2019 56.77 143rd 337 57.6%
2021 73.65 150th 780 80.8%
2022 53.28 202nd 446 54.7%
2023 63.15 200th 675 70.4%
2024 34.11 185th 273 32.2%
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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.

Vistancia Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a citizen
Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Open Quote So glad the US Department of Ed and Office of Civil Rights called Vistancia out for what it is. Their behavior is disgusting and should not be ignored. I'd love to just blame the kids, but I'm sure they're learning a lot from home, too given this neighborhood and all it's uppity beigeness. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Vistancia Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 534 22 27 61 2 n/a n/a 0 646
2008 869 49 43 147 6 n/a n/a 0 1114
2009 1025 57 55 141 9 n/a n/a 0 1287
2010 732 32 44 88 4 n/a n/a 0 900
2011 681 13 31 91 3 9 22 0 850
2012 691 15 29 93 2 6 25 0 861
2013 769 15 24 95 0 6 26 0 935
2014 768 19 23 107 1 5 39 0 962
2015 768 22 17 115 3 3 41 0 969
2016 750 18 20 143 1 2 45 0 979
2017 781 23 14 157 2 2 49 0 1028
2018 825 28 19 155 0 2 70 0 1099
2019 899 33 17 193 1 4 84 0 1231
2020 920 36 15 204 0 3 94 0 1272
2021 774 27 15 186 2 4 75 0 1083
2022 773 32 21 209 3 3 71 0 1112
2023 794 41 26 227 3 4 78 0 1173

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

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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 Vistancia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 646 28.3 22.8 6.5
2008 1114 50.2 22.2 10.7
2009 1287 58.3 22.1 11
2010 900 45.6 19.7 13
2011 850 46.5 18.2 12.6
2012 861 51.0 16.8 14.2
2013 935 44.0 21.2 12.3
2014 962 45.1 21.2 10.8
2015 969 45.0 21.5 8
2016 979 49.0 19.9 9
2017 1028 47.3 21.7 9.4
2018 1099 51.6 21.2 8.8
2019 1231 54.6 22.5 11.9
2020 1272 55.6 22.8 10.9
2021 1083 59.1 18.3 n/a
2022 1112 56.6 19.6 4.8
2023 1173 53.0 22.1 10.9

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 Vistancia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 646 28.3 22.8 6.5
2008 1114 50.2 22.2 10.7
2009 1287 58.3 22.1 11
2010 900 45.6 19.7 13
2011 850 46.5 18.2 12.6
2012 861 51.0 16.8 14.2
2013 935 44.0 21.2 12.3
2014 962 45.1 21.2 10.8
2015 969 45.0 21.5 8
2016 979 49.0 19.9 9
2017 1028 47.3 21.7 9.4
2018 1099 51.6 21.2 8.8
2019 1231 54.6 22.5 11.9
2020 1272 55.6 22.8 10.9
2021 1083 59.1 18.3 n/a
2022 1112 56.6 19.6 4.8
2023 1173 53.0 22.1 10.9

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 Vistancia 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%) $165 (2.5%) $244 (3.6%) $5,234 (77.7%) $1,294 (19.2%) $6,528 (97.0%) $6,733
2020 $51 (1.0%) $66 (1.3%) $168 (3.2%) $4,433 (85.6%) $627 (12.1%) $5,060 (97.7%) $5,177
2021 $220 (3.6%) $599 (9.7%) $1,040 (16.9%) $4,947 (80.3%) $391 (6.4%) $5,338 (86.7%) $6,157
2022 $50 (0.8%) $65 (1.0%) $165 (2.5%) $5,648 (86.7%) $752 (11.5%) $6,400 (98.2%) $6,515

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vistancia Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 171st of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 291st of 1245 Elementary schools
 6.9%
Ranks 120th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 148th of 854 Middle schools
 2.5%

Student Body

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Change (%)
Total Students12311173
 4.7%
African American3341
 24.2%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian1726
 52.9%
Hispanic193227
 17.6%
Pacific Islander44
White899794
 11.7%
Two or More Races8478
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.9%10.9%
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Students who attend Vistancia Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Liberty High School

Students at Vistancia Elementary School are 68% White, 19% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,173 students attended Vistancia Elementary School.

Vistancia Elementary School ranks 197th of 904 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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