Serving 24 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sunflower School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunflower School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunflower School's student population of 24 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunflower School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunflower School is 0.63, 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
#353 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
47%
Black
13%
6%
White
33%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
16%
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 Sunflower School's ranking?
Sunflower School is ranked #353 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sunflower School often compared to?
Sunflower Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Tanks Learning Center, Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunflower School?
The graduation rate of Sunflower School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Sunflower School?
24 students attend Sunflower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sunflower School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunflower School?
Sunflower School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunflower School offer ?
Sunflower School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Sunflower School part of?
Sunflower School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
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