Serving 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sonoran Sky 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 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sonoran Sky Elementary School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Motto
Soar High, Sonoran Sky!
School Rankings
Sonoran Sky Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonoran Sky Elementary School is 0.51, which is less 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
#1584 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
68%
49%
Black
14%
6%
White
10%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1584 out of 1,921 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 34% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
537 students attend Sonoran Sky Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sonoran Sky Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sonoran Sky Elementary School offer ?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sonoran Sky Elementary School part of?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School is part of Pendergast Elementary District (4283).
In what neighborhood is Sonoran Sky Elementary School located?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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