Surprise Elementary School serves 803 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Surprise Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Surprise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Surprise Elementary School's student population of 803 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Surprise Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Surprise Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#799 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
68%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
17%
35%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surprise Elementary School's ranking?
Surprise Elementary School is ranked #799 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Surprise Elementary School often compared to?
Surprise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arizona Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Surprise Elementary School?
803 students attend Surprise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Surprise Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Surprise Elementary School?
Surprise Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Surprise Elementary School offer ?
Surprise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Surprise Elementary School part of?
Surprise Elementary School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243) School District.
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