Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunburst School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunburst School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sunburst School's student population of 586 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunburst School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunburst School is 0.68, which is more 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
#1004 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
36%
48%
Black
12%
6%
White
42%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunburst School's ranking?
Sunburst School is ranked #1004 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sunburst School often compared to?
Sunburst Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Palms Elementary School, Canyon Elementary School, Sweetwater School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunburst School?
586 students attend Sunburst School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sunburst School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunburst School?
Sunburst School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunburst School offer ?
Sunburst School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sunburst School part of?
Sunburst School is part of Washington Elementary School District (4260).
In what neighborhood is Sunburst School located?
Sunburst School is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.
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