Sunset Ridge Elementary School

About Sunset Ridge Elementary School

Sunset Ridge Elementary School is a vibrant and welcoming learning environment for students in grades K-5. Located in the heart of a growing suburban community, the school is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
The school offers a variety of enrichment activities, including art, music, physical education, and technology classes. In addition, the school provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs.
At Sunset Ridge Elementary, the faculty and staff are committed to helping students reach their full potential. The school’s teachers are highly qualified and experienced, and they strive to create a positive and nurturing learning environment for all students.
The school also offers a variety of support services, including counseling, tutoring, and special education services. The school’s counselors are available to help students with their academic and social needs.
At Sunset Ridge Elementary, we believe in creating a safe and supportive environment for all students. We strive to develop a culture of respect and understanding, where all students are valued and respected. We are committed to helping our students achieve success and reach their full potential.

Address:	8490 W Missouri Ave Glendale, AZ 85305
Phone:	(623) 772-2730
Site:	pesd92.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 8
Enrollment:	538 students

Overview Sunset Ridge Elementary School

Sunset Ridge Elementary School serves 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Sunset Ridge Elementary School

Sunset Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Sunset Ridge Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.