Very Good
#446 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 22% in state
Sentinel Elementary School
Elementary School · Sentinel Elementary District (4250) · Dateland, AZ
An elementary school in Dateland, AZ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
53802 W US HWY 80 # FRNT FRNT, Dateland, AZ 85333
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sentinel Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,269
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
25.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85333; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Sentinel Elementary District (4250)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $43,079NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sentinel Elementary School is listed in Sentinel Elementary District (4250); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sentinel Elementary School
Sentinel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dateland, AZ, part of Sentinel Elementary District (4250), serving approximately 34 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #446 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sentinel Elementary School
What grades does Sentinel Elementary School serve?
Sentinel Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sentinel Elementary School?
Sentinel Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sentinel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sentinel Elementary School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sentinel Elementary School rank in AZ?
Sentinel Elementary School ranks #446 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Sentinel Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sentinel Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Sentinel Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sentinel Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sentinel Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sentinel Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sentinel Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sentinel Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (928) 323-3300
- Area population (ZIP 85333)
- 403
- Area median age
- 60.6
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 85333; 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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