Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sonoran Sky Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonoran Sky Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sonoran Sky Elementary School's student population of 561 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sonoran Sky Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonoran Sky Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 1854 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
14%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoran Sky Elementary School's ranking?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School is ranked #48 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sonoran Sky Elementary School often compared to?
Sonoran Sky Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Mountain Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
561 students attend Sonoran Sky Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sonoran Sky Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sonoran Sky Elementary School offer ?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sonoran Sky Elementary School part of?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
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