Sunset Vista
Sunset Vista serves 888 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Sunset Vista 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 41% (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 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sunset Vista 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
Sunset Vista's student population of 888 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 888 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sunset Vista 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 Sunset Vista is 0.54, 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 | #1306 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 45% |
| Black | 12% | 5% |
| White | 10% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glendale Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sunset Vista is Independence High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Desert Spirit (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Glendale Desert Spirit Math: 41% | Reading: 32%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 878 students10
0.5 miles
7355 W. Orangewood
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4000 0.5 PK-8 878 - Glendale Independence High School Math: 54% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,959 student10
0.9 miles
6602 N. 75th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 435-6100 0.9 9-12 1,959 - Glendale West-mec - Independence High School Vocational School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-1210
0.9 miles
6602 N. 75th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 435-6100 0.9 9-12 n/a - Glendale Discovery School Math: 36% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 704 students10
1.0 miles
7910 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4000 1 K-8 704 - Glendale Desert Garden Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 704 students10
1.2 miles
7020 W. Ocotillo Road
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-5401 1.2 PK-6 704
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