Very Good
#617 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 31% in state
Dreaming Summit Elementary
Elementary School · Litchfield Elementary District (4281) · Litchfield Park, AZ
A Litchfield Elementary District (4281) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
272 E SAGEBRUSH ST, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dreaming Summit Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 Dreaming Summit Elementary 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,046/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Litchfield Park), 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
$117,193
Median home value
$499,700
Median rent
$1,924/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85340; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara B. Robey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Vision Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Crown Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Belen Soto Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 1,048 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #6 of 15
- District spending per student
- $9,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dreaming Summit Elementary is listed in Litchfield Elementary District (4281); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dreaming Summit Elementary
Dreaming Summit Elementary is a public elementary school in Litchfield Park, AZ, part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281), serving approximately 671 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #617 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (623) 547-1200
- Area population (ZIP 85340)
- 38,873
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 85340; 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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