Serving 712 students in grades 5-8, Sonoran Heights Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: 5-8
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Math Proficiency: 46%
- Reading Proficiency: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonoran Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sonoran Heights Middle School's student population of 712 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sonoran Heights Middle School is 0.64, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
35%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sonoran Heights Middle School?
712 students attend Sonoran Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sonoran Heights Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sonoran Heights Middle School?
Sonoran Heights Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sonoran Heights Middle School offer ?
Sonoran Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Sonoran Heights Middle School part of?
Sonoran Heights Middle School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243) School District.
In what neighborhood is Sonoran Heights Middle School located?
Sonoran Heights Middle School is located in the Greer Ranch South neighborhood of Surprise, AZ.
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