Serving 877 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 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 877 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 48%
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Hills Elementary serves the southwest part of Surprise, AZ, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, and the furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Hills Elementary School's student population of 877 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
877 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunset Hills Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than 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)
42%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
39%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
877 students attend Sunset Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sunset Hills Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 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 19:1, 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).
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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