Very Good
#624 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 31% in state
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
Elementary School · Somerton Elementary District (4500) · Somerton, AZ
A Somerton Elementary District (4500) elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 3200, Somerton, AZ 85350
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tierra Del Sol Elementary School score 30% 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 19 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 Tierra Del Sol Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated720/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Somerton), 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
$72,115
Median home value
$211,200
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Sonora Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Bravie T. Soto Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Encanto Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Sun Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | Not available | 243 | 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.
Somerton Elementary District (4500)
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,752NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School is listed in Somerton Elementary District (4500); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School is a public elementary school in Somerton, AZ, part of Somerton Elementary District (4500), serving approximately 659 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #624 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
What grades does Tierra Del Sol Elementary School serve?
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Tierra Del Sol Elementary School?
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 659 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tierra Del Sol Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tierra Del Sol Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tierra Del Sol Elementary School rank in AZ?
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School ranks #624 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Tierra Del Sol Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Tierra Del Sol Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tierra Del Sol Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tierra Del Sol Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tierra Del Sol Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tierra Del Sol Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tierra Del Sol Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 659
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Yuma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (928) 341-6400
- Area population (ZIP 85350)
- 19,273
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 85350; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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