Western Peaks Elementary School
18063 West Surprise Farms Loop, Surprise, AZ 85388 | (623) 876-7000
- Grades: PK-8
- Student Enrollment: 1,150
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,150 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-8
- Ranks 150th out of 660 middle schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 18063 W Surprise Farms Loop So, Surprise, AZ 85388
School District Details
- Dysart Unified District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $6,971
- Graduation Rate: 95.0%
- Dropout Rate: 3.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 19.7
- Enrolled Students: 24,359
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,150
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 62.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 644 (56.0%)
- Females: 506 (44.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 95 (8.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 179 (15.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 274 (23.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 11 | 1.0% |
| Black | 110 | 9.6% |
| Asian | 48 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic | 294 | 25.6% |
| White | 687 | 59.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 383 | 33.3% |
| Kindergarten | 89 | 7.7% |
| 1st Grade | 89 | 7.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 83 | 7.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 97 | 8.4% |
| 4th Grade | 96 | 8.3% |
| 5th Grade | 80 | 7.0% |
| 6th Grade | 88 | 7.7% |
| 7th Grade | 83 | 7.2% |
| 8th Grade | 62 | 5.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 68%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:32%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 7 Years
- Average Salary: $47,283
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,211 | 53% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $51,864 | 47% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Western Peaks Elementary School
- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on August 09, 2011
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - school is good. front office staff is very rude.
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