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Sunset Heights Elementary School

9687 W Adam Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,064 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 30% 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: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,064 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 34% (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

Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sunset Heights Elementary School's student population of 1,064 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,064 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 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
Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Heights Elementary School is 0.48, 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)
#249 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sunset Heights Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunset Heights Elementary 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.
61%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunset Heights Elementary 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.
34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunset Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sunset Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
70%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sunset Heights Elementary 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
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sunset Heights Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunset Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunset Heights Elementary 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 Sunset Heights Elementary 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 Sunset Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Heights Elementary School is ranked #249 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sunset Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkridge Elementary School, Legacy Traditional School Peoria by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunset Heights Elementary School?
1,064 students attend Sunset Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sunset Heights Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Heights Elementary School?
Sunset Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunset Heights Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sunset Heights Elementary School part of?
Sunset Heights Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
In what neighborhood is Sunset Heights Elementary School located?
Sunset Heights Elementary School is located in the Camino a Lago South neighborhood of Peoria, AZ.
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Fall Break - Thanksgiving
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Semester
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,064 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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