Serving 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sunset Ridge 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 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Ridge Elementary School serves the northeast part of Glendale, AZ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest boundary located 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Ridge Elementary School's student population of 611 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
611 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunset Ridge 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 Sunset Ridge Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#1187 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
68%
49%
Black
10%
6%
White
8%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1187 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
611 students attend Sunset Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sunset Ridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunset Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Ridge Elementary School part of?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School is part of Pendergast Elementary District (4283).
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