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Sonoran Trails Middle School

5555 East Pinnacle Vista Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 761 students in grades 6-8, Sonoran Trails Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 761 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30% in AZ
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sonoran Trails Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sonoran Trails Middle School's student population of 761 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
761 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sonoran Trails Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonoran Trails Middle School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#432 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sonoran Trails Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sonoran Trails Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sonoran Trails Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sonoran Trails Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sonoran Trails Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sonoran Trails Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sonoran Trails Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sonoran Trails Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sonoran Trails Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Sonoran Trails Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sonoran Trails Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sonoran Trails Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoran Trails Middle School's ranking?
Sonoran Trails Middle School is ranked #432 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sonoran Trails Middle School often compared to?
Sonoran Trails Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinnacle Peak Preparatory, Copper Ridge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sonoran Trails Middle School?
761 students attend Sonoran Trails Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sonoran Trails Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sonoran Trails Middle School?
Sonoran Trails Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sonoran Trails Middle School offer ?
Sonoran Trails Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sonoran Trails Middle School part of?
Sonoran Trails Middle School is part of Cave Creek Unified District (4244) School District.
In what neighborhood is Sonoran Trails Middle School located?
Sonoran Trails Middle School is located in the Desert View Village neighborhood of Cave Creek, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Desert View Village.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 761 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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