Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sonoran Sky Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonoran Sky Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sonoran Sky Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sonoran Sky Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonoran Sky Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#37 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
15%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoran Sky Elementary School's ranking?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School is ranked #37 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sonoran Sky Elementary School often compared to?
Sonoran Sky Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Mountain Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
524 students attend Sonoran Sky Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sonoran Sky Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sonoran Sky Elementary School?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sonoran Sky Elementary School offer ?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sonoran Sky Elementary School part of?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Sonoran Sky Elementary School located?
Sonoran Sky Elementary School is located in the North Scottsdale neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in North Scottsdale.
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