Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sunset Ridge School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Ridge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunset Ridge School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1934
School Rankings
Sunset Ridge School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Ridge School is 0.49, 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
#296 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
49%
Black
4%
6%
White
69%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Hawks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Ridge School's ranking?
Sunset Ridge School is ranked #296 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sunset Ridge School often compared to?
Sunset Ridge Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Mountain School, Sonoran Foothills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunset Ridge School?
563 students attend Sunset Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sunset Ridge School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Ridge School?
Sunset Ridge School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunset Ridge School offer ?
Sunset Ridge School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Ridge School part of?
Sunset Ridge School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246).
In what neighborhood is Sunset Ridge School located?
Sunset Ridge School is located in the Desert Hills neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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