Excellent
#328 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 16% in state
Sunset School
Elementary School · Cartwright Elementary District (4282) · Phoenix, AZ
A Cartwright Elementary District (4282) elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6602 W OSBORN RD, Phoenix, AZ 85033
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunset School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 Sunset 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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
$60,749
Median home value
$245,900
Median rent
$1,338/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
56.7%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85033; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Preparatory - a Challenge FoundationCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Victory Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Lexington Life Academy - PhoenixPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| G. Frank DavidsonEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 695 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #1 of 22
- District spending per student
- $11,949NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunset School is listed in Cartwright Elementary District (4282); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset School
Sunset School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282), serving approximately 734 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset School
What grades does Sunset School serve?
Sunset School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sunset School?
Sunset School has an enrollment of approximately 734 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset School is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset School rank in AZ?
Sunset School ranks #328 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Sunset School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sunset School a charter school?
No, Sunset School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset School a Title I school?
No, Sunset School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 734
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (623) 691-4600
- Area population (ZIP 85033)
- 58,234
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 28.6
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 85033; 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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