Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunset Canyon School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 326 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Sunset Canyon School 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 Canyon School is 0.61, 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.
Sunset Canyon School is ranked #980 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunset Canyon School?
326 students attend Sunset Canyon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sunset Canyon School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Canyon School?
Sunset Canyon School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunset Canyon School offer ?
Sunset Canyon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sunset Canyon School part of?
In what neighborhood is Sunset Canyon School located?
Sunset Canyon School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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The nearest high school to Sunset Canyon School is Aaec - Paradise Valley (0.9 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 326 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
