Sonoran Foothills School

32150 N North Foothills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 888 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sonoran Foothills 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 69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 888 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5% in AZ
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sonoran Foothills School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sonoran Foothills School's student population of 888 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
888 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Sonoran Foothills 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 Foothills School is 0.39, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#75 out of 1854 schools
(Top 5%)
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69%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sonoran Foothills School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sonoran Foothills School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
47%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
77%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
This chart display the diversity score of Sonoran Foothills School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sonoran Foothills School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sonoran Foothills School's ranking?
Sonoran Foothills School is ranked #75 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sonoran Foothills School often compared to?
Sonoran Foothills Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norterra Canyon School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sonoran Foothills School?
888 students attend Sonoran Foothills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sonoran Foothills School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sonoran Foothills School?
Sonoran Foothills School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sonoran Foothills School offer ?
Sonoran Foothills School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sonoran Foothills School part of?
Sonoran Foothills School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.

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Date
Spring Break Day- No School
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School-- Half Day Release
May 16, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 888 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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