Skip to main content

Excellent

#186 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 9% in state

Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School

Elementary School · Queen Creek Unified District (4245) · Queen Creek, AZ

A Queen Creek Unified District (4245) elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

22801 E Via Del Jardin, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

  • Math 71% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data5
Annual Change-1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency68% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$9,137
Chronic Absenteeism21.2%

Students at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency71%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 68% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
76%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
76%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
73%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
71%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

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

Based on 10 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Faith Mather Sossaman 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated950/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Queen Creek), 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

$125,236

Median home value

$521,300

Median rent

$2,092/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

88.7%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85142; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6Charter · enrollment unverified3.8K–60.6 mi461Compare →
Frances Brandon-pickett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–61.1 mi611Compare →
Legacy Traditional School - Queen CreekCharter · enrollment unverified6.6K–91.7 mi940Compare →
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12Charter · enrollment unverified7.2K–121.8 mi2,168Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Queen Creek Unified District (4245)

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#2 of 14
District spending per student
$9,137NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is listed in Queen Creek Unified District (4245); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School

Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Queen Creek, AZ, part of Queen Creek Unified District (4245), serving approximately 1,163 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #186 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School

What grades does Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School serve?

Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School?

Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,163 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School rank in AZ?

Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School ranks #186 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School a charter school?

No, Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
1,163
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.2%
Area population (ZIP 85142)
87,201
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
36.1
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 85142; 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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.