Serving 709 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sunset Vista 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 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 709 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Vista's student population of 709 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
709 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunset Vista ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Vista is 0.54, 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
#1287 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
66%
48%
Black
11%
6%
White
12%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 is Sunset Vista's ranking?
Sunset Vista is ranked #1287 out of 1,956 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunset Vista?
709 students attend Sunset Vista.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sunset Vista students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Vista?
Sunset Vista has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunset Vista offer ?
Sunset Vista offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Vista part of?
Sunset Vista is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District.
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