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Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School

Elementary School · Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Glendale, AZ

A Peoria Unified School District (4237) elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10401 N 63RD AVE, Glendale, AZ 85302

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2022)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$10,026
Chronic Absenteeism49.5%

Students at Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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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The neighborhood

Where Sahuaro Ranch 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,171/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale), 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

$62,516

Median home value

$326,600

Median rent

$1,241/mo

College educated

19.7%

Homeownership

51.6%

Poverty rate

16.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85302; 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

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Little Scholars AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi5Compare →
Sundance Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–81.1 mi601Compare →

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.

Peoria Unified School District (4237)

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#31 of 42
District spending per student
$10,026NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School is listed in Peoria Unified School District (4237); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School

Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Glendale, AZ, part of Peoria Unified School District (4237), serving approximately 590 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,435 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School

What grades does Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School serve?

Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School?

Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School rank in AZ?

Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School ranks #1,435 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School a charter school?

No, Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
590
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.5%
Area population (ZIP 85302)
40,329
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
36.6
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 85302; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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