Serving 688 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sunnyslope Elementary 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 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunnyslope Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sunnyslope Elementary School's student population of 688 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
688 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunnyslope Elementary 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 Sunnyslope Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#1332 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
78%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnyslope Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnyslope Elementary School is ranked #1332 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sunnyslope Elementary School often compared to?
Sunnyslope Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Elementary School, Larkspur Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunnyslope Elementary School?
688 students attend Sunnyslope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sunnyslope Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunnyslope Elementary School?
Sunnyslope Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunnyslope Elementary School offer ?
Sunnyslope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sunnyslope Elementary School part of?
Sunnyslope Elementary School is part of Washington Elementary School District (4260).
In what neighborhood is Sunnyslope Elementary School located?
Sunnyslope Elementary School is located in the Tengen Place neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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