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#1125 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Sunset Vista
Elementary School · Glendale Elementary District (4271) · Glendale, AZ
A Glendale Elementary District (4271) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
7775 W ORANGEWOOD AVE, Glendale, AZ 85303
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunset Vista score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 Vista 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale), 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
$75,077
Median home value
$286,800
Median rent
$1,476/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85303; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert SpiritEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 683 | Compare → |
| Discovery SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 632 | Compare → |
| Desert Garden Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Challenger Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 880 | 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.
Glendale Elementary District (4271)
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 14
- District spending per student
- $10,795NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunset Vista is listed in Glendale Elementary District (4271); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset Vista
Sunset Vista is a public elementary school in Glendale, AZ, part of Glendale Elementary District (4271), serving approximately 709 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,125 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset Vista
What grades does Sunset Vista serve?
Sunset Vista serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sunset Vista?
Sunset Vista has an enrollment of approximately 709 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Vista?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Vista is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset Vista rank in AZ?
Sunset Vista ranks #1,125 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Sunset Vista's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset Vista has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Vista?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset Vista has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sunset Vista a charter school?
No, Sunset Vista is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset Vista a Title I school?
No, Sunset Vista is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 709
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.6%
- Phone
- (623) 237-5701
- Area population (ZIP 85303)
- 34,769
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 85303; 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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