Sky Crossing Elementary School

Summary:

Sky Crossing Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 509 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Paradise Valley Unified District, which is ranked 108 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sky Crossing Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and the state in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 85% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57% in the district and 43% statewide. In mathematics, 81% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 59% in the district and 43% statewide. The school has a relatively diverse student population, with 72.1% White, 9.63% Hispanic, and 11.59% Asian students. Additionally, only 3.93% of students at Sky Crossing Elementary School receive free or reduced-price lunch, significantly lower than the nearby Eagle Ridge Elementary (60.7%) and Campo Bello Elementary (70.76%).

Sky Crossing Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Arizona, with a ranking of 28 out of 904 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This places it in the top 3% of elementary schools in the state, a testament to the school's exceptional academic performance and the quality of education it provides to its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

3300 E. Sky Crossing Way
Phoenix, AZ 85050

(602) 449-5900

District: Paradise Valley Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,058

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 509

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.1%

Asian:

11.6%

Hispanic:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sky Crossing Elementary School ranks better than 96.9% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 4^th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.1%), Asian (11.6%), Hispanic (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 3.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Paradise Valley Unified District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sky Crossing Elementary School is 14. 16 elementary schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sky Crossing Elementary School employs 36.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sky Crossing Elementary School is $9,058. 16 elementary schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sky Crossing Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sky Crossing Elementary School 28^th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Sky Crossing Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Paradise Valley Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise Valley Unified District 108^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sky Crossing Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sky Crossing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	73.80	212^th	1000	78.8%
2023	94.12	61^st	1245	95.1%
2024	95.46	28^th	904	96.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sky Crossing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.37	250^th	820	69.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sky Crossing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.90	4^th	1116	99.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Sky Crossing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	81.15	97^th	824	88.2%
2023	92.46	58^th	1219	95.2%
2024	93.06	20^th	593	96.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Sky Crossing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	63.49	261^st	830	68.6%
2023	93.21	57^th	1216	95.3%
2024	90.99	37^th	609	93.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sky Crossing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	55.42	317^th	716	55.7%
2023	64.93	334^th	1170	71.5%

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Rank History for White students at Sky Crossing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	66.51	213^th	800	73.4%
2023	82.80	113^th	1024	89.0%
2024	87.32	25^th	477	94.8%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sky Crossing Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	312	3	38	38	3	1	19	0	414
2023	367	6	59	49	4	1	23	0	509

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 Sky Crossing Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	414	26.2	15.7	1.4
2023	509	36.1	14.0	3.9

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 Sky Crossing Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	414	26.2	15.7	1.4
2023	509	36.1	14.0	3.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sky Crossing Elementary School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$234 (2.6%)	$220 (2.4%)	$688 (7.6%)	$7,519 (83.0%)	$1,084 (12.0%)	$8,604 (95.0%)	$9,058

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Schools Near Sky Crossing Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)					AASA Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Sky Crossing Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3300 E. Sky Crossing Way	Phoenix	85050	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-5900	509	36	14.0	3.9%	367 (72.1%)	6 (1.2%)	49 (9.6%)	59 (11.6%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.5%)	95.5	28^th of 904 public elementary schools	96.9%		94.1	61^st of 1245 public elementary schools	95.1%	33	73.0	81.0	70.0	85.0		81.0	76.0	69.0	72.0		$9,058	$234	$220	$688	$7,519	$1,085	$8,604
Fireside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3725 E. Love Cactus Drive	Phoenix	85050	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-4700	730	47	15.6	4.9%	489 (67.0%)	5 (0.7%)	63 (8.6%)	130 (17.8%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (5.2%)	97	16^th of 904 public elementary schools	98.2%		98.3	10^th of 1245 public elementary schools	99.2%	6	86.0	84.0	71.0	85.0		89.0	86.0	66.0	84.0		$6,885	$297	$137	$732	$6,106	$344	$6,451
Wildfire Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3997 E Lockwood Dr	Phoenix	85050	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-4300	457	30	15.0	6.8%	365 (79.9%)	5 (1.1%)	55 (12.0%)	8 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.6%)	90.5	68^th of 904 public elementary schools	92.5%		94.3	57^th of 1245 public elementary schools	95.4%	11	81.0	68.0	77.0	73.0		80.0	73.0	65.0	50.0		$8,321	$181	$170	$533	$7,526	$444	$7,970
Boulder Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	22801 N 22nd St	Phoenix	85024	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-4500	605	36	16.8	12.9%	428 (70.7%)	7 (1.2%)	104 (17.2%)	21 (3.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	41 (6.8%)	95.2	31^st of 904 public elementary schools	96.6%		96.2	31^st of 1245 public elementary schools	97.5%		67.0	90.0	70.0	83.0		79.0	95.0	74.0	65.0		$7,008	$337	$79	$753	$6,133	$458	$6,592
Desert Trails Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-7	4315 E Cashman Dr	Phoenix	85050	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-4100	613	41	14.9	10.0%	463 (75.5%)	8 (1.3%)	58 (9.5%)	44 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.4%)	97.4	12^th of 904 public elementary schools	98.7%		97.6	16^th of 1245 public elementary schools	98.7%	4	77.0	84.0	78.0	83.0		83.0	74.0	88.0	80.0		$8,573	$387	$135	$908	$7,715	$337	$8,052
Quail Run Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3303 E Utopia Rd	Phoenix	85050	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-4400	526	35	15.0	26.8%	329 (62.5%)	21 (4.0%)	112 (21.3%)	20 (3.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.8%)	84.2	127^th of 904 public elementary schools	86.0%		90.2	117^th of 1245 public elementary schools	90.6%	10	63.0	69.0	57.0	75.0		72.0	58.0	63.0	50.0		$8,032	$281	$97	$658	$7,121	$534	$7,654
Sunset Canyon School	Public	PK, KG-6	2727 E Siesta Ln	Phoenix	85050	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-5100	366	34	10.6	53.8%	123 (33.6%)	27 (7.4%)	176 (48.1%)	13 (3.6%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (5.5%)	37.8	496^th of 904 public elementary schools	45.1%		51.4	529^th of 1245 public elementary schools	57.5%	33	31.0	41.0	36.0	36.0		39.0	43.0	41.0	36.0		$12,626	$2,206	$346	$4,759	$9,674	$400	$10,074
Eagle Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	19801 N 13th St	Phoenix	85024	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-5700	374	31	12.1	60.7%	138 (36.9%)	29 (7.8%)	173 (46.3%)	4 (1.1%)	5 (1.3%)	7 (1.9%)	18 (4.8%)	33.6	537^th of 904 public elementary schools	40.6%		46.9	584^th of 1245 public elementary schools	53.1%	47	36.0	45.0		31.0		42.0	34.0	28.0	35.0		$11,768	$1,205	$564	$2,973	$9,228	$771	$9,999
Campo Bello Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2650 E Contention Mine Rd	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-5200	619	44	14.2	70.8%	118 (19.1%)	13 (2.1%)	451 (72.9%)	9 (1.5%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.6%)	25.2	624^th of 904 public elementary schools	31.0%		34.9	746^th of 1245 public elementary schools	40.1%	122		34.0	46.0	20.0		22.0	34.0	33.0	17.0		$9,957	$1,444	$197	$3,084	$7,782	$535	$8,317
Milestones Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	4707 E Robert E Lee St	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Milestones Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 404-1009	186			16.7%	83 (44.6%)	14 (7.5%)	16 (8.6%)	70 (37.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)								(n/a)	67.0				60.0			69.0		70.0		$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Sky Crossing Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Sky Crossing Elementary School?

Students at Sky Crossing Elementary School are 72% White, 12% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Sky Crossing Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Sky Crossing Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 28^th of 904 Arizona elementary schools.

How many students attend Sky Crossing Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 509 students attended Sky Crossing Elementary School.

What district is Sky Crossing Elementary School in?

Paradise Valley Unified District

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