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Sanborn Elementary School

Elementary School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Chandler, AZ

A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

700 N SUPERSTITION BLVD, Chandler, AZ 85225

  • Math 28% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2022)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$11,085
Chronic Absenteeism9%

Students at Sanborn Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 Sanborn 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,642/100K

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

$86,036

Median home value

$386,800

Median rent

$1,662/mo

College educated

32.9%

Homeownership

61%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Shumway Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–60.7 mi483Compare →
Basis Chandler Primary - North CampusCharter · enrollment unverified9.1K–40.8 mi618Compare →
Galveston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–60.8 mi488Compare →
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–80.8 mi303Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#41 of 44
District spending per student
$11,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sanborn Elementary School is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sanborn Elementary School

Sanborn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chandler, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 555 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,377 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sanborn Elementary School

What grades does Sanborn Elementary School serve?

Sanborn Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Sanborn Elementary School?

Sanborn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanborn Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sanborn Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sanborn Elementary School rank in AZ?

Sanborn Elementary School ranks #1,377 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Sanborn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sanborn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Sanborn Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sanborn Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sanborn Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Sanborn Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
555
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.0%
Area population (ZIP 85225)
73,316
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
34.4
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 85225; 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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