Serving 121 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Scholars Sunnyslope 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scholars Sunnyslope ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Scholars Sunnyslope's student population of 121 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scholars Sunnyslope 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 Scholars Sunnyslope is 0.70, which is more 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
#1848 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
8%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
45%
47%
Black
21%
6%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
29%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scholars Sunnyslope's ranking?
Scholars Sunnyslope is ranked #1848 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Scholars Sunnyslope?
121 students attend Scholars Sunnyslope.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Scholars Sunnyslope students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Scholars Sunnyslope offer ?
Scholars Sunnyslope offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Scholars Sunnyslope part of?
Scholars Sunnyslope is part of Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) School District.
In what neighborhood is Scholars Sunnyslope located?
Scholars Sunnyslope is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.
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