Serving 390 students in grades 5-8, Sunrise Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunrise Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sunrise Middle School's student population of 390 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Sunrise Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Middle 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
#555 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
34%
49%
Black
4%
6%
White
49%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Middle School's ranking?
Sunrise Middle School is ranked #555 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sunrise Middle School often compared to?
Sunrise Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Shadows Middle School, Explorer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Middle School?
390 students attend Sunrise Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sunrise Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise Middle School?
Sunrise Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunrise Middle School offer ?
Sunrise Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Middle School part of?
Sunrise Middle School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).
In what neighborhood is Sunrise Middle School located?
Sunrise Middle School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 6 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This was the worst school I've ever been to. I hated it. There is nothing fun you can do there. One of the teacher's make you put your phone in a sack of used gum if you're caught with it. You barely learn anything important or new. There are almost no extracurricular activities. The rewards are just plain stupid and for dumb reasons, the facilities are falling apart and one room leaks like crazy on one wall, and parents pretty much don't get involved at all. One assistant yells at people for sitting differently. The school pretty much is run by the vice principal who is a controlling communist.
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