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#897 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 45% in state
Sunrise Middle School
Middle School · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Scottsdale, AZ
A Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
4960 E ACOMA DR, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunrise Middle School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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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Where Sunrise Middle 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,031/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scottsdale), 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
$120,885
Median home value
$701,900
Median rent
$1,954/mo
College educated
60.3%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85254; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 864 | Compare → |
| Rancho Solano Private School-greenway CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| Desert Shadows Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 734 | Compare → |
| Ignite Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 236 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #26 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunrise Middle School is listed in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunrise Middle School
Sunrise Middle School is a public middle school in Scottsdale, AZ, part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), serving approximately 387 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #897 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunrise Middle School
What grades does Sunrise Middle School serve?
Sunrise Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Sunrise Middle School?
Sunrise Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Middle School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunrise Middle School rank in AZ?
Sunrise Middle School ranks #897 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Sunrise Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunrise Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Sunrise Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunrise Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sunrise Middle School a charter school?
No, Sunrise Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunrise Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sunrise Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.4%
- Phone
- (602) 449-6100
- Area population (ZIP 85254)
- 46,655
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 85254; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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