Sunset Heights Elementary School (Ranked Top 20% for 2025-26)

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Sunset Heights Elementary School

9687 W Adam Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382

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Top 20%

Serving 1,019 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).

The percentage of students achieving is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).

The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than 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 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,019 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
: Top 20% in AZ
: 61% (Top 10%)
: 61% (Top 20%)
: 34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Sunset Heights Elementary School's student population of 1,019 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Sunset Heights Elementary School
Pre-K	2
Kind	88
1	88
2	108
3	114
4	105
5	124
6	130
7	129
8	131

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Total Students

1,019 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Sunset Heights Elementary School
2023	1,064
2022	1,076
2021	1,043
2020	1,031
2019	1,031
2018	1,019
2017	1,019
2016	1,038

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Sunset Heights Elementary School
2023	50
2022	52
2021	50
2020	47
2019	47
2018	49
2017	49
2016	47

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School Calendar

School Mascot

Cubs

School Rankings

Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Sunset Heights Elementary 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.

This School

State Level (AZ)

#218 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Sunset Heights Elementary School
2023	#218
2022	#249
2021	#208
2019	#363
2018	#357
2017	#313
2016	#366
2015	#293

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61%

34%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Sunset Heights Elementary School	Arizona	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
2023	61%	34%	40%
2022	58%	35%	40%
2021	55%	32%	36%
2019	62%	45%	50%
2018	62%	45%	51%
2017	63%	42%	50%
2016	56%	39%	44%
2015	54%	38%	49%

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61%

40%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2015-2022)
Year	Sunset Heights Elementary School	Arizona	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
2022	61%	40%	44%
2021	61%	39%	42%
2019	64%	45%	50%
2018	62%	44%	51%
2017	58%	42%	46%
2016	53%	40%	42%
2015	56%	38%	47%

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34%

24%

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Sunset Heights Elementary School	Arizona	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
2023	21:1	17:1	19:1
2022	21:1	17:1	19:1
2021	21:1	17:1	18:1
2020	22:1	18:1	20:1
2019	22:1	18:1	20:1
2018	21:1	19:1	19:1
2017	21:1	19:1	19:1
2016	22:1	20:1	19:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Sunset Heights Elementary School	Arizona	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
2023	5%	3%	3%
2022	5%	3%	3%
2021	4%	3%	3%
2020	4%	3%	3%
2019	4%	3%	3%
2018	5%	3%	2%
2017	5%	3%	2%
2016	4%	3%	3%

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Hispanic

17%

48%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Sunset Heights Elementary School	Arizona	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
2023	18%	47%	38%
2022	17%	47%	37%
2021	17%	46%	36%
2020	13%	45%	34%
2019	13%	45%	34%
2018	13%	45%	34%
2017	13%	45%	34%
2016	14%	45%	33%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Sunset Heights Elementary School	Arizona	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
2023	2%	6%	5%
2022	2%	6%	5%
2021	2%	6%	5%
2020	2%	5%	5%
2019	2%	5%	5%
2018	1%	5%	5%
2017	1%	5%	5%
2016	2%	5%	5%

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White

69%

34%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Sunset Heights Elementary School	Arizona	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
2023	70%	35%	48%
2022	70%	35%	49%
2021	72%	36%	51%
2020	74%	38%	53%
2019	74%	38%	53%
2018	77%	38%	55%
2017	77%	38%	55%
2016	77%	39%	55%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Sunset Heights Elementary School	Arizona	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
2023	5%	4%	5%
2022	6%	4%	5%
2021	5%	4%	4%
2020	6%	3%	4%
2019	6%	3%	4%
2018	4%	3%	4%
2017	4%	3%	4%
2016	3%	3%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.49

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Sunset Heights Elementary School	Arizona	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
2023	0.48	0.65	0.63
2022	0.48	0.65	0.62
2021	0.45	0.66	0.62
2020	0.43	0.65	0.61
2019	0.43	0.65	0.61
2018	0.39	0.65	0.59
2017	0.39	0.65	0.59
2016	0.39	0.65	0.59

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Eligible for

14%

40%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Sunset Heights Elementary School	Arizona	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
2023	10%	39%	32%
2022	4%	29%	19%
2021	14%	42%	37%
2020	10%	43%	34%
2019	10%	43%	34%
2018	13%	42%	36%
2017	13%	42%	36%
2016	13%	33%	33%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Sunset Heights Elementary School	Arizona	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
2023	1%	7%	7%
2021	4%	9%	7%
2020	3%	7%	7%
2019	3%	7%	7%
2018	3%	9%	6%
2017	3%	9%	6%
2016	3%	11%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Peoria Unified School District (4237)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Cubs

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunset Heights Elementary School's ranking?

Sunset Heights Elementary School is ranked #218 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.

What schools are Sunset Heights Elementary School often compared to?

Sunset Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkridge Elementary School, Legacy Traditional School - Peoria, West Wing School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).

How many students attend Sunset Heights Elementary School?

1,019 students attend Sunset Heights Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Sunset Heights Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Heights Elementary School?

Sunset Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Sunset Heights Elementary School offer ?

Sunset Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Sunset Heights Elementary School part of?

Sunset Heights Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).

In what neighborhood is Sunset Heights Elementary School located?

Sunset Heights Elementary School is located in the Camino a Lago South neighborhood of Peoria, AZ.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,019 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
: Top 20%
: 61% (Top 10%)
: 61% (Top 20%)
: 34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education