Very Good
#514 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 26% in state
Desert Sonora Elementary School
Elementary School · Somerton Elementary District (4500) · Somerton, AZ
A Somerton Elementary District (4500) elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 3200, Somerton, AZ 85350
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert Sonora Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 Desert Sonora 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated720/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Somerton), 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
$72,115
Median home value
$211,200
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encanto Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Bravie T. Soto Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Tierra Del Sol Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Sun Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | Not available | 243 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Somerton Elementary District (4500)
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,752NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Sonora Elementary School is listed in Somerton Elementary District (4500); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Sonora Elementary School
Desert Sonora Elementary School is a public elementary school in Somerton, AZ, part of Somerton Elementary District (4500), serving approximately 403 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Sonora Elementary School
What grades does Desert Sonora Elementary School serve?
Desert Sonora Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Desert Sonora Elementary School?
Desert Sonora Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Sonora Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Sonora Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Sonora Elementary School rank in AZ?
Desert Sonora Elementary School ranks #514 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Desert Sonora Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Sonora Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Desert Sonora Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Sonora Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Desert Sonora Elementary School a charter school?
No, Desert Sonora Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Sonora Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Desert Sonora Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Yuma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (928) 341-6300
- Area population (ZIP 85350)
- 19,273
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 85350; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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