Sunset Vista

Summary:

Sunset Vista is an elementary school in Glendale, Arizona that serves grades PK-8 and has a student population of 735. The school is part of the Glendale Elementary District, which is ranked 250 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunset Vista consistently performs below the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 18% of 3rd graders at Sunset Vista were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 20% for the district and 39% for the state. The school has been ranked in the bottom 25% of Arizona elementary schools for the past several years, with a ranking of 877 out of 904 schools in 2023-2024. Sunset Vista also struggles to support the academic achievement of several student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10% of Arizona elementary schools for Hispanic students and in the bottom 25% for students with special needs.

Sunset Vista's academic performance and statewide ranking are generally lower than the nearby Harold W. Smith School and Discovery School in the Glendale Elementary District. However, Sunset Vista outperforms some schools in the Pendergast Elementary District, such as Desert Mirage Elementary School and Sunset Ridge Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 7775 W Orangewood Ave
       Glendale, AZ  85303-1502


(623) 237-5701

District: Glendale Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
877th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,266 Help


Students who attend Sunset Vista usually attend:

High:    Independence High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  735

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.9%
White:
12.5%
African American:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sunset Vista ranks worse than 97% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Glendale Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.83. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sunset Vista ranks worse than 82.6% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.42. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.9%), White (12.5%), African American (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset Vista is 19, which is the 2nd best among 9 elementary schools in the Glendale Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset Vista is $13,266, which is the highest among 14 elementary schools in the Glendale Elementary District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunset Vista:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunset Vista 877th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Sunset Vista in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunset Vista 440th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Sunset Vista in the ranking list.)

Glendale Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Glendale Elementary District 250th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sunset Vista

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 27.27 828th 1062 22.0%
2010 19.86 952nd 1090 12.7%
2011 19.74 939th 1075 12.7%
2012 28.96 907th 1141 20.5%
2013 29.71 906th 1158 21.8%
2014 22.09 894th 1079 17.1%
2015 10.77 913th 955 4.4%
2016 17.52 929th 1079 13.9%
2017 25.10 819th 1106 25.9%
2018 27.04 789th 1109 28.9%
2019 13.86 926th 1039 10.9%
2021 16.35 1086th 1226 11.4%
2022 20.97 747th 1000 25.3%
2023 23.32 935th 1245 24.9%
2024 8.83 877th 904 3.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.46 940th 1027 8.5%
2023 39.99 410th 617 33.5%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.09 31st 155 80.0%
2021 41.41 445th 975 54.4%
2023 29.97 279th 451 38.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.05 964th 1201 19.7%
2023 15.04 803rd 820 2.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.26 510th 820 37.8%
2022 42.82 363rd 618 41.3%
2023 29.69 817th 1116 26.8%
2024 12.58 524th 546 4.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.71 766th 1023 25.1%
2019 13.15 771st 862 10.6%
2021 19.66 1022nd 1219 16.2%
2023 23.15 938th 1219 23.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Foster Care students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.90 239th 306 21.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.21 717th 1032 30.5%
2019 9.24 803rd 850 5.5%
2021 17.11 1087th 1220 10.9%
2022 18.55 691st 830 16.7%
2023 22.86 946th 1216 22.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.73 452nd 620 27.1%
2023 23.21 284th 316 10.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.04 72nd 100 28.0%
2021 32.79 648th 895 27.6%
2023 20.95 525th 607 13.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.60 599th 911 34.2%
2019 17.63 625th 709 11.8%
2021 18.37 1104th 1198 7.8%
2023 27.12 874th 1170 25.3%
2024 12.89 442nd 472 6.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.88 366th 654 44.0%
2022 53.05 51st 82 37.8%
2023 85.64 14th 219 93.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.15 895th 1161 22.9%
2022 23.19 681st 800 14.9%
2023 5.73 1017th 1024 0.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sunset Vista

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 46.20 350th 663 47.2%
2010 22.26 579th 692 16.3%
2011 27.68 523rd 685 23.6%
2012 28.09 617th 772 20.1%
2013 33.67 573rd 787 27.2%
2014 31.12 492nd 690 28.7%
2015 34.60 300th 521 42.4%
2016 46.90 307th 677 54.7%
2017 40.35 362nd 695 47.9%
2018 44.38 348th 711 51.1%
2019 42.74 300th 605 50.4%
2021 23.77 633rd 832 23.9%
2023 33.63 509th 854 40.4%
2024 17.42 440th 533 17.4%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.17 537th 650 17.4%
2022 44.00 144th 211 31.8%
2023 50.33 197th 384 48.7%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
2023 27.54 96th 145 33.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.50 573rd 789 27.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.76 170th 503 66.2%
2023 38.72 400th 717 44.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.20 322nd 624 48.4%
2019 35.01 273rd 466 41.4%
2021 27.23 582nd 820 29.0%
2023 37.83 437th 806 45.8%
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Rank History for middle school Foster Care students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.00 30th 166 81.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.27 291st 617 52.8%
2019 37.54 240th 435 44.8%
2021 21.84 660th 818 19.3%
2023 28.77 554th 810 31.6%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.87 246th 404 39.1%
2023 24.15 219th 247 11.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.25 433rd 573 24.4%
2023 34.19 261st 400 34.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.07 209th 543 61.5%
2019 56.95 127th 387 67.2%
2021 28.17 594th 802 25.9%
2023 35.75 454th 760 40.3%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.37 390th 390 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sunset Vista

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.97 695th 780 10.9%
2023 26.44 517th 675 23.4%
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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.

Sunset Vista Test Scores
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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, December 2, 2019

Open Quote Love this school. Mrs. Conley really cares about my kids and the teachers care a lot. They have helped my family. My children love it there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sunset Vista

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 171 78 34 292 27 n/a n/a 0 602
2007 226 117 44 478 33 n/a n/a 0 898
2008 202 89 41 505 35 n/a n/a 0 872
2009 222 112 52 525 27 n/a n/a 0 938
2010 177 92 50 517 44 n/a n/a 0 880
2011 145 85 40 535 35 0 5 0 845
2012 151 76 38 544 16 0 18 0 843
2013 164 90 34 565 15 1 17 0 886
2014 141 81 38 626 22 2 23 0 933
2015 142 76 41 636 27 3 24 0 949
2016 136 94 45 644 29 6 24 0 978
2017 117 64 38 612 22 5 28 0 886
2018 92 110 35 589 25 5 32 0 888
2019 92 100 35 622 30 3 23 0 905
2020 118 94 30 632 30 0 29 0 933
2021 76 77 22 412 21 0 19 0 627
2022 65 42 19 298 21 1 14 0 460
2023 92 74 29 499 16 1 24 0 735

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 Sunset Vista

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 602 33.7 17.9 99.5
2007 898 42.4 21.2 74.8
2008 872 45.0 19.4 66.1
2009 938 44.0 21.3 79.2
2010 880 45.0 19.5 83.6
2011 845 41.0 20.6 82.8
2012 843 43.5 19.3 86.8
2013 886 45.5 19.4 85.6
2014 933 48.5 19.2 88.4
2015 949 50.0 18.9 89.9
2016 978 48.0 20.3 90.8
2017 886 42.5 20.8 95.7
2018 888 42.0 21.1 88
2019 905 44.0 20.5 88
2020 933 42.5 21.9 82
2021 627 41.5 15.1 n/a
2022 460 30.5 15.0 82
2023 735 38.5 19.0 72.9

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 Sunset Vista

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 602 33.7 17.9 99.5
2007 898 42.4 21.2 74.8
2008 872 45.0 19.4 66.1
2009 938 44.0 21.3 79.2
2010 880 45.0 19.5 83.6
2011 845 41.0 20.6 82.8
2012 843 43.5 19.3 86.8
2013 886 45.5 19.4 85.6
2014 933 48.5 19.2 88.4
2015 949 50.0 18.9 89.9
2016 978 48.0 20.3 90.8
2017 886 42.5 20.8 95.7
2018 888 42.0 21.1 88
2019 905 44.0 20.5 88
2020 933 42.5 21.9 82
2021 627 41.5 15.1 n/a
2022 460 30.5 15.0 82
2023 735 38.5 19.0 72.9

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 Sunset Vista

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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 $640 (8.1%) $158 (2.0%) $1,438 (18.1%) $6,055 (76.4%) $1,074 (13.5%) $7,130 (89.9%) $7,928
2020 $673 (7.8%) $959 (11.1%) $2,305 (26.8%) $6,361 (73.9%) $615 (7.1%) $6,976 (81.0%) $8,608
2021 $2,300 (17.9%) $842 (6.5%) $5,441 (42.2%) $7,717 (59.9%) $2,026 (15.7%) $9,743 (75.6%) $12,885
2022 $2,618 (19.7%) $495 (3.7%) $5,730 (43.2%) $8,304 (62.6%) $1,848 (13.9%) $10,153 (76.5%) $13,266

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunset Vista

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 926th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 935th of 1245 Elementary schools
 14%
Ranks 300th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 509th of 854 Middle schools
 10%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Total Students905735
 18.8%
African American10074
 26%
American Indian3016
 46.7%
Asian3529
 17.1%
Hispanic622499
 19.8%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White9292
Two or More Races2324
 4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88%72.9%
 15%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Vista

In the 2022-23 school year, 735 students attended Sunset Vista.

Students who attend Sunset Vista usually go on to attend:

High : Independence High School

Students at Sunset Vista are 68% Hispanic, 13% White, 10% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Sunset Vista ranks in the bottom 3.0% of Arizona elementary schools.


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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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