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#617 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 31% in state

Dreaming Summit Elementary

Elementary School · Litchfield Elementary District (4281)

272 E SAGEBRUSH ST, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Enrollment

671

Student-Teacher

19.7:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#617 of 2,006

In Litchfield Park

#6 of 18

public schools

In district

#6 of 15

Litchfield Elementary District (4281)

Academic performance

7.7 / 10

Very Good

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Dreaming Summit Elementary

7.3/10

Elementary School in Litchfield Park · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.9/10

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About Dreaming Summit Elementary

Dreaming Summit Elementary is a public elementary school in Litchfield Park, AZ, part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281). Dreaming Summit Elementary serves approximately 671 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Dreaming Summit Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #617 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Dreaming Summit Elementary show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.4
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

38% of students at Dreaming Summit Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$9,992
Chronic Absenteeism38.2%

Dreaming Summit Elementary — Students at Dreaming Summit Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 58.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 60.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
45%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.6/10.

How Dreaming Summit Elementary Compares

See how Dreaming Summit Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.3/10
69th percentile in AZ
Academic
7.7/10
Very Good
Growth
7.6/10
Very Good
Environment
5.8/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
20:1 student-teacher ratio
34 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
38.2%

Location

272 E SAGEBRUSH ST, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Dreaming Summit Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Heritage Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Glendale), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Litchfield Elementary School (rated 7.1/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, ST PETER'S EPISCOPAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 2.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Litchfield Park, see our Litchfield Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School Litchfield Park 0.9 mi 5.9
VISION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Glendale 1.3 mi 6.8
Wigwam Creek Middle School Litchfield Park 1.3 mi 5.3
L. Thomas Heck Middle School Litchfield Park 1.3 mi 5.6
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Litchfield Park 1.6 mi 6.8
Litchfield Elementary School Litchfield Park 1.6 mi 7.1
Crown Charter School Litchfield Park 1.5 mi 4.7
AZ ASPIRE ACADEMY Litchfield Park 1.7 mi 3.3
Heritage Elementary School Glendale 1.7 mi 7.7
Luke Elementary School Glendale 1.9 mi 6.8
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella Phoenix 2.0 mi 8.3
ST PETER'S EPISCOPAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Litchfield Park 2.0 mi 7.1
Corte Sierra Elementary School Litchfield Park 2.0 mi 6.8
Western Sky Middle School Litchfield Park 2.1 mi 7.0
ST JOHN PAUL II ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Avondale 2.3 mi 6.1
JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Avondale 2.3 mi 5.2
ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Avondale 2.3 mi 5.8
West-MEC Estrella Mountain Community College Avondale 2.3 mi
ST THOMAS AQUINAS GRADE SCHOOL Avondale 2.4 mi 5.8
Millennium High School Goodyear 2.2 mi 7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85340 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$117,193

Median Home Value

$499,700

Median Rent

$1,924/mo

Population

38,873

College Educated

37.4%

Homeownership

81.6%

Avg Commute

27.8 min

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Median Age

36.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dreaming Summit Elementary

What grades does Dreaming Summit Elementary serve?

Dreaming Summit Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Dreaming Summit Elementary?

Dreaming Summit Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 671 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dreaming Summit Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Dreaming Summit Elementary is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dreaming Summit Elementary rank in AZ?

Dreaming Summit Elementary ranks #617 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Dreaming Summit Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Dreaming Summit Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Dreaming Summit Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dreaming Summit Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dreaming Summit Elementary a charter school?

No, Dreaming Summit Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dreaming Summit Elementary a Title I school?

No, Dreaming Summit Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
33 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
40 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
671
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.2%

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