Sunrise Elementary School
Sunrise Elementary School serves 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Sunrise Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sunrise Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 356 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.56, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1242 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 45% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 55% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bullhead City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Sunrise Elementary School is Laughlin Jr/sr High School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East (3.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bullhead City Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 123 students10
3.3 miles
945 Thumb Butte
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 704-9345 3.3 K-5 123 - Laughlin Laughlin Jr/sr High School Math: 11% | Reading: 28%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 383 students10
4.0 miles
1900 Cougar Dr.
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-1996 4 6-12 383 - Bullhead City Diamondback Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 555 students10
4.6 miles
2550 Tesota Way
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-3961 4.6 K-6 555 - Bullhead City Mohave High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,152 student10
4.6 miles
2251 Highway 95
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-3961 4.6 9-12 1,152 - Bullhead City Wave - Mohave High School Vocational School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-1210
4.6 miles
2251 Highway 95
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-3916 4.6 9-12 n/a
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