Sundance Elementary

Summary:

Sundance Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Buckeye Elementary District in Buckeye, Arizona, with a student population of 707 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, with a 2 out of 5 star rating in the most recent school year.

Sundance Elementary faces several challenges, including lower test scores compared to the district and state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in AASA English Language Arts ranged from 19% in 7th grade to 41% in 4th grade, while the district and state had higher proficiency rates. The school has also experienced higher dropout rates, reaching 3.3% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the 0-0.8% rates in the preceding years. Additionally, Sundance Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 68.88% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When comparing Sundance Elementary to other schools in the Buckeye Elementary District, such as Westpark Elementary, Marionneaux Elementary, and John S. McCain III Elementary, Sundance generally performs worse in terms of test scores, dropout rates, and school rankings. However, the nearby schools also struggle with low performance compared to the state averages. In contrast, the analysis includes data from two charter schools in the Buckeye area, The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Sienna Hills and The Odyssey Preparatory Academy, which generally outperform Sundance Elementary and the other district schools in test scores and school rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 23800 W Hadley St
       Buckeye, AZ  85326-8119


(623) 847-8531

District: Buckeye Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
584th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,329 Help


Students who attend Sundance Elementary usually attend:

High:    BUHSD Institute of Online Learning
    Youngker High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.7 Help
Number of students:  707

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.5%
White:
17.7%
African American:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sundance Elementary ranks worse than 64.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Buckeye Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sundance Elementary ranks worse than 67.5% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.38. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sundance Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.5%), White (17.7%), African American (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sundance Elementary is 21.7, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the Buckeye Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sundance Elementary is $8,329, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Buckeye Elementary District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sundance Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sundance Elementary 584th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Sundance Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Sundance Elementary 360th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Sundance Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Buckeye Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckeye Elementary District 227th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sundance Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 43.03 626th 1062 41.1%
2010 32.57 778th 1090 28.6%
2011 32.90 753rd 1075 30.0%
2012 40.32 734th 1141 35.7%
2013 36.73 798th 1158 31.1%
2014 30.16 789th 1079 26.9%
2015 19.97 773rd 955 19.1%
2016 33.73 677th 1079 37.3%
2017 37.47 653rd 1106 41.0%
2018 30.10 747th 1109 32.6%
2019 27.13 724th 1039 30.3%
2021 25.41 882nd 1226 28.1%
2022 15.08 845th 1000 15.5%
2023 32.49 776th 1245 37.7%
2024 28.70 584th 904 35.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.09 787th 1027 23.4%
2022 6.46 442nd 444 0.5%
2023 48.87 320th 617 48.1%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.96 367th 417 12.0%
2021 40.13 629th 1201 47.6%
2023 19.71 750th 820 8.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.66 481st 820 41.3%
2022 16.63 557th 618 9.9%
2023 36.34 697th 1116 37.5%
2024 35.18 337th 546 38.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.23 687th 1023 32.8%
2019 21.60 673rd 862 21.9%
2021 26.69 878th 1219 28.0%
2023 37.98 693rd 1219 43.2%
2024 17.14 502nd 593 15.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Foster Care students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.25 166th 306 45.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.27 715th 1032 30.7%
2019 23.59 627th 850 26.2%
2021 25.38 900th 1220 26.2%
2022 10.44 783rd 830 5.7%
2023 26.77 876th 1216 28.0%
2024 28.76 428th 609 29.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.89 617th 620 0.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.49 34th 100 66.0%
2021 43.93 411th 895 54.1%
2023 35.45 410th 607 32.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.98 566th 911 37.9%
2019 31.15 472nd 709 33.4%
2021 29.99 831st 1198 30.6%
2022 16.63 640th 716 10.6%
2023 35.26 742nd 1170 36.6%
2024 45.61 230th 472 51.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.83 599th 720 16.8%
2019 17.74 531st 595 10.8%
2021 24.84 959th 1161 17.4%
2022 27.85 638th 800 20.3%
2023 26.02 806th 1024 21.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sundance Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 58.17 259th 663 60.9%
2010 48.74 341st 692 50.7%
2011 44.31 385th 685 43.8%
2012 45.39 429th 772 44.4%
2013 43.84 451st 787 42.7%
2014 42.01 385th 690 44.2%
2015 29.01 346th 521 33.6%
2016 43.94 329th 677 51.4%
2017 40.60 359th 695 48.3%
2018 41.65 372nd 711 47.7%
2019 26.03 417th 605 31.1%
2021 24.13 627th 832 24.6%
2022 18.02 495th 605 18.2%
2023 31.77 530th 854 37.9%
2024 25.38 360th 533 32.5%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.82 420th 650 35.4%
2023 40.08 245th 384 36.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.41 256th 789 67.6%
2023 32.07 225th 363 38.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.02 181st 503 64.0%
2023 31.54 476th 717 33.6%
2024 29.60 206th 314 34.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.28 257th 624 58.8%
2019 23.11 347th 466 25.5%
2021 22.92 652nd 820 20.5%
2022 23.17 383rd 494 22.5%
2023 39.41 422nd 806 47.6%
2024 16.09 320th 379 15.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.07 369th 617 40.2%
2019 20.96 336th 435 22.8%
2021 27.94 571st 818 30.2%
2023 24.72 603rd 810 25.6%
2024 28.00 241st 356 32.3%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.55 211th 404 47.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.99 492nd 573 14.1%
2023 35.76 254th 400 36.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.57 203rd 543 62.6%
2019 33.02 241st 387 37.7%
2021 27.96 596th 802 25.7%
2022 25.05 290th 392 26.0%
2023 29.63 525th 760 30.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.01 307th 436 29.6%
2021 28.19 607th 780 22.2%
2023 33.11 445th 675 34.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Sundance Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Friday, April 16, 2021

Open Quote Very dirty school pee all over the children’s restrooms my child never uses there restroom because of the bad conditions there in carpets are filthy and kids have to sit or lay on it disgusting Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sundance Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 392 99 19 375 16 n/a n/a 0 901
2007 540 137 35 642 23 n/a n/a 0 1377
2008 342 106 10 481 10 n/a n/a 0 949
2009 326 92 11 471 14 n/a n/a 0 914
2010 303 74 11 444 8 n/a n/a 0 840
2011 292 65 8 393 11 0 2 0 771
2012 284 78 6 407 11 2 11 0 799
2013 246 59 6 383 9 1 15 0 719
2014 263 75 5 411 10 1 27 0 792
2015 246 85 8 426 15 0 33 0 813
2016 232 96 7 440 8 2 29 0 814
2017 210 65 9 433 9 0 28 0 754
2018 208 63 7 447 4 0 22 0 751
2019 202 79 9 453 3 0 40 0 786
2020 204 79 8 517 4 1 45 0 858
2021 152 86 6 477 6 3 26 0 756
2022 148 86 3 510 6 3 27 0 783
2023 125 87 3 456 7 3 26 0 707

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sundance Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 901 29.4 30.6 51.6
2007 1377 50.5 27.3 25.3
2008 949 38.2 24.8 49.4
2009 914 40.3 22.7 52.4
2010 840 42.2 19.8 54.6
2011 771 40.1 19.2 60.8
2012 799 39.1 20.4 61
2013 719 39.1 18.3 59.2
2014 792 36.0 22.0 74.1
2015 813 37.0 21.9 82.2
2016 814 38.0 21.4 26.3
2017 754 35.1 21.4 29.7
2018 751 36.3 20.6 75.9
2019 786 35.3 22.2 75.8
2020 858 38.7 22.1 67.9
2021 756 36.7 20.5 n/a
2022 783 38.7 20.2 30.8
2023 707 32.5 21.7 68.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sundance Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 901 29.4 30.6 51.6
2007 1377 50.5 27.3 25.3
2008 949 38.2 24.8 49.4
2009 914 40.3 22.7 52.4
2010 840 42.2 19.8 54.6
2011 771 40.1 19.2 60.8
2012 799 39.1 20.4 61
2013 719 39.1 18.3 59.2
2014 792 36.0 22.0 74.1
2015 813 37.0 21.9 82.2
2016 814 38.0 21.4 26.3
2017 754 35.1 21.4 29.7
2018 751 36.3 20.6 75.9
2019 786 35.3 22.2 75.8
2020 858 38.7 22.1 67.9
2021 756 36.7 20.5 n/a
2022 783 38.7 20.2 30.8
2023 707 32.5 21.7 68.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sundance Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $604 (7.7%) $507 (6.5%) $1,714 (21.8%) $5,481 (69.9%) $1,253 (16.0%) $6,734 (85.8%) $7,845
2020 $440 (5.6%) $627 (8.0%) $1,506 (19.3%) $5,824 (74.5%) $929 (11.9%) $6,753 (86.4%) $7,819
2021 $947 (10.8%) $570 (6.5%) $2,464 (28.0%) $5,947 (67.6%) $1,328 (15.1%) $7,275 (82.7%) $8,792
2022 $520 (6.2%) $82 (1.0%) $1,121 (13.5%) $6,170 (74.1%) $1,557 (18.7%) $7,728 (92.8%) $8,329

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sundance Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 724th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 776th of 1245 Elementary schools
 7.4%
Ranks 417th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 530th of 854 Middle schools
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students786707
 10.1%
African American7987
 10.1%
American Indian37
 133.3%
Asian93
 66.7%
Hispanic453456
 0.7%
Pacific Islander03
White202125
 38.1%
Two or More Races4026
 35%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.8%68.9%
 6.9%


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Sundance Elementary ranks 584th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sundance Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : BUHSD Institute of Online Learning
High : Youngker High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 707 students attended Sundance Elementary.

Students at Sundance Elementary are 64% Hispanic, 18% White, 12% African American, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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