Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sonoma Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonoma Ranch Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#557 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
33%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
51%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoma Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School is ranked #557 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sonoma Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Sonoma Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sonoma Ranch Elementary School?
483 students attend Sonoma Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sonoma Ranch Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sonoma Ranch Elementary School?
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sonoma Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sonoma Ranch Elementary School part of?
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.
In what neighborhood is Sonoma Ranch Elementary School located?
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School is located in the Sonoma Ranch neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ.
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