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Sunflower School

5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 25 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sunflower 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 <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • 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

Sunflower School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sunflower School's student population of 25 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
25 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sunflower 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 Sunflower School is 0.64, 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)
#437 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sunflower School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunflower 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.
<50%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunflower 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.
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sunflower School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sunflower School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sunflower School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
52%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunflower School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sunflower School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
28%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sunflower 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 Sunflower 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 Sunflower School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunflower School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sunflower School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunflower 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 (20-21)
16%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunflower School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 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 Sunflower School's ranking?
Sunflower School is ranked #437 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sunflower School often compared to?
Sunflower Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus, White Tanks Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunflower School?
The graduation rate of Sunflower School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sunflower School?
25 students attend Sunflower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sunflower School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunflower School?
Sunflower School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunflower School offer ?
Sunflower School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Sunflower School part of?
Sunflower School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
In what neighborhood is Sunflower School located?
Sunflower School is located in the Bell And Greenway Neighborhood neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Bell And Greenway Neighborhood.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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