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#1417 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Sonoran Heights Middle School
Elementary School · Dysart Unified District (4243) · Surprise, AZ
A Dysart Unified District (4243) elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11405 N GREER RANCH PKWY, Surprise, AZ 85379
- Math 46% proficient (2021)
- Reading 48% proficient (2021)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sonoran Heights Middle School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 47% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sonoran Heights Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated992/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Surprise), 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
$102,823
Median home value
$413,500
Median rent
$1,944/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho GabrielaEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Imagine RosefieldCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Marley Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 1,097 | Compare → |
| Asante Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 1,134 | Compare → |
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.
Dysart Unified District (4243)
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #18 of 24
- District spending per student
- $10,550NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sonoran Heights Middle School is listed in Dysart Unified District (4243); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sonoran Heights Middle School
Sonoran Heights Middle School is a public elementary school in Surprise, AZ, part of Dysart Unified District (4243), serving approximately 582 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,417 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sonoran Heights Middle School
What grades does Sonoran Heights Middle School serve?
Sonoran Heights Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sonoran Heights Middle School?
Sonoran Heights Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonoran Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonoran Heights Middle School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sonoran Heights Middle School rank in AZ?
Sonoran Heights Middle School ranks #1,417 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Sonoran Heights Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sonoran Heights Middle 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 Sonoran Heights Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sonoran Heights Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Sonoran Heights Middle School a charter school?
No, Sonoran Heights Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sonoran Heights Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sonoran Heights Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.5%
- Phone
- (623) 523-8550
- Area population (ZIP 85379)
- 49,735
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 85379; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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