Excellent
#34 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 2% in state
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
Elementary School · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Phoenix, AZ
A Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) elementary school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3012 E GREENWAY RD, Phoenix, AZ 85032
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 79% proficient (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sonoran Sky Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 78% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sonoran Sky Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,331
Median home value
$387,900
Median rent
$1,492/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Rainbow Montessori School - CactusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #4 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sonoran Sky Elementary School is listed in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sonoran Sky Elementary School
Sonoran Sky Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), serving approximately 515 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sonoran Sky Elementary School
What grades does Sonoran Sky Elementary School serve?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonoran Sky Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sonoran Sky Elementary School rank in AZ?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School ranks #34 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Sonoran Sky Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sonoran Sky Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sonoran Sky Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sonoran Sky Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sonoran Sky Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sonoran Sky Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (602) 449-6500
- Area population (ZIP 85032)
- 70,447
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85032; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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