Serving 21 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sunflower 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunflower School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunflower School's student population of 21 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
21 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Sunflower 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 Sunflower 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#437 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1

American Indian
9%
5%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
52%
48%

Black
5%
6%

White
29%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
<50%
77%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
10%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunflower School's ranking?
Sunflower School is ranked #437 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sunflower School often compared to?
Sunflower Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus, White Tanks Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunflower School?
The graduation rate of Sunflower School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sunflower School?
21 students attend Sunflower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sunflower School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunflower School?
Sunflower School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunflower School offer ?
Sunflower School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Sunflower School part of?
Sunflower School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
In what neighborhood is Sunflower School located?
Sunflower School is located in the Bell And Greenway Neighborhood neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Bell And Greenway Neighborhood.
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