Average
#1455 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Sunset Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Dysart Unified District (4243) · Surprise, AZ
A Dysart Unified District (4243) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
17825 W SIERRA MONTANA LOOP, Surprise, AZ 85388
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 48% proficient (2021)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Sunset Hills Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 43% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (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).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sunset Hills Elementary 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated992/100K
Powered by
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
$107,131
Median home value
$420,000
Median rent
$2,094/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85388; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Peaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 652 | Compare → |
| Canyon Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 985 | Compare → |
| Cimarron Springs Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Cross Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 65 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dysart Unified District (4243)
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #19 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
Sunset Hills Elementary is listed in Dysart Unified District (4243); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset Hills Elementary
Sunset Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Surprise, AZ, part of Dysart Unified District (4243), serving approximately 979 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,455 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset Hills Elementary
What grades does Sunset Hills Elementary serve?
Sunset Hills Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sunset Hills Elementary?
Sunset Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 979 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Hills Elementary is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset Hills Elementary rank in AZ?
Sunset Hills Elementary ranks #1,455 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Sunset Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Sunset Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset Hills Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Sunset Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Sunset Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sunset Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 979
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.9%
- Phone
- (623) 523-8700
- Area population (ZIP 85388)
- 35,003
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 · 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 85388; 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.