Serving 718 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, San Tan Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 718 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Tan Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
San Tan Heights Elementary School's student population of 718 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Tan Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Tan Heights Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1613 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
39%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
42%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Tan Heights Elementary School's ranking?
San Tan Heights Elementary School is ranked #1613 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are San Tan Heights Elementary School often compared to?
San Tan Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyline Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend San Tan Heights Elementary School?
718 students attend San Tan Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of San Tan Heights Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Tan Heights Elementary School?
San Tan Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does San Tan Heights Elementary School offer ?
San Tan Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is San Tan Heights Elementary School part of?
San Tan Heights Elementary School is part of Florence Unified School District (4437).
In what neighborhood is San Tan Heights Elementary School located?
San Tan Heights Elementary School is located in the San Tan Heights neighborhood of Queen Creek, AZ.
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