Serving 979 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 979 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Math Proficiency: 37%
- Reading Proficiency: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sunset Hills Elementary School's student population of 979 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
979 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunset Hills Elementary School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
46%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sunset Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon Ridge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunset Hills Elementary School?
979 students attend Sunset Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sunset Hills Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Hills Elementary School?
Sunset Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunset Hills Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Hills Elementary School part of?
Sunset Hills Elementary School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243) School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunset Hills Elementary School located?
Sunset Hills Elementary School is located in the Sierra Montana neighborhood of Surprise, AZ.
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