Sierra Verde Steam Academy

Sierra Verde STEAM Academy stands out as one of Arizona's top-performing elementary schools, serving 964 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in Glendale. The school earns an impressive 8.1 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranks 94th out of 2,029 schools statewide, placing it in the 95th percentile for academic excellence. With 50 full-time equivalent teachers maintaining a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio, Sierra Verde demonstrates strong academic outcomes across core subjects.

Seventy-two percent of students achieve proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 68% meet or exceed standards in Mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to STEAM education, integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics into the learning experience. The school serves a well-established community where families demonstrate strong educational values, with 37% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's median household income of $91,968 and median home value of $373,700 indicate a stable, middle-to-upper-middle-class area with low poverty rates at just 9.5%. Sierra Verde STEAM Academy operates in Glendale's large suburban setting within ZIP code 85308, a thriving community of nearly 64,000 residents in Maricopa County.