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#1122 of 2,006 schools in AZ
San Tan Heights Elementary
Elementary School · Florence Unified School District (4437) · San Tan Valley, AZ
A Florence Unified School District (4437) elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2500 W SAN TAN HEIGHTS BLVD, San Tan Valley, AZ 85142
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Tan Heights Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where San Tan Heights 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 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Average333/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empower Academy Mva CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 4–12 | 0.8 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Mountain Vista AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Skyline Ranch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| American Leadership Academy San Tan Valley K-6Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 689 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Florence Unified School District (4437)
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #6 of 14
- District spending per student
- $10,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Tan Heights Elementary is listed in Florence Unified School District (4437); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Tan Heights Elementary
San Tan Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in San Tan Valley, AZ, part of Florence Unified School District (4437), serving approximately 718 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,122 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Tan Heights Elementary
What grades does San Tan Heights Elementary serve?
San Tan Heights Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend San Tan Heights Elementary?
San Tan Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Tan Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Tan Heights Elementary is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Tan Heights Elementary rank in AZ?
San Tan Heights Elementary ranks #1,122 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is San Tan Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
San Tan Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 San Tan Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Tan Heights Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is San Tan Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, San Tan Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Tan Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, San Tan Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 718
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.8%
- Phone
- (480) 888-7555
- Area population (ZIP 85142)
- 87,201
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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