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Sentinel Elementary School

Public Grades K-8

Summary

Sentinel Elementary School is a public K-8 school in Dateland, Arizona, serving 38 students. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to nearby Dateland Elementary School and Kiser Elementary School, and it is part of the Hyder Elementary District, which is ranked 169 out of 540 districts in Arizona.

Sentinel Elementary School has some strong performance areas, particularly in 4th and 7th grade English Language Arts and 7th and 8th grade Mathematics. However, the school struggles in 3rd grade English Language Arts and 3rd grade Mathematics, which are below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.05% to 72.97% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite these challenges, Sentinel Elementary School has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $32,990 in 2019-2020 to $42,153 in 2021-2022, suggesting a focus on investing in the school's resources and support for students.

Compared to the nearby Dateland Elementary School and Kiser Elementary School, which are part of the Paloma School District, Sentinel Elementary School has a lower overall test score performance in many subject areas. This suggests the need to closely examine the school's instructional practices and support systems to address the specific needs of its student population. Additionally, the school's declining statewide ranking, from 352 out of 1,158 Arizona elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 511 out of 1,245 in 2022-2023, warrants further investigation into the factors contributing to this trend.

Students ?

8.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$42,153

Per pupil spending ?

71.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

53802 Old U.S. Highway
Dateland, AZ 85333

(928) 323-3300

District: Sentinel Elementary District

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

88.6%

White:

11.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 46th percentile in 2012 → 59th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (42% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2012

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school42%

District avg42%

Arizona avg37%

Not ranked this year

Sentinel Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	52.9	511 of 1245	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.5	466 of 1226	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.8	352 of 1158	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	48.4	611 of 1141	46.5%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	39.1	780 of 975	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	56.2	468 of 1219	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.8	420 of 1219	65.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	61.7	373 of 1170	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.6	366 of 1198	69.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	39.7	670 of 1220	45.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	25.4	1020 of 1201	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	34.8	796 of 1161	31.4%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	67.4	217 of 854	74.6%	★★★★☆
2022	92.7	27 of 605	95.5%	★★★★★
2021	71.7	194 of 832	76.7%	★★★★☆
2013	71.3	197 of 787	75.0%	★★★★☆
2012	80.7	108 of 772	86.0%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	57.1	37 of 606	93.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	64.6	226 of 820	72.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	77.2	108 of 760	85.8%	★★★★☆
2022	94.8	14 of 392	96.4%	★★★★★
2021	75.2	117 of 802	85.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	82.2	59 of 717	91.8%	★★★★★
2022	83.4	38 of 369	89.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	81.8	106 of 810	86.9%	★★★★☆
2021	78.2	140 of 818	82.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	63.1	97 of 789	87.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	63.3	237 of 780	69.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Hispanic (2023)68th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2023)62nd percentile+3 vs school

Male (2021)45th percentile-17 vs school

White (2021)31st percentile-31 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)20th percentile-42 vs school

Special Education (2021)15th percentile-47 vs school

Middle school

English Language Learner (2021)94th percentile+17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)92nd percentile+17 vs school

Special Education (2021)88th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2023)87th percentile+12 vs school

Hispanic (2023)86th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2021)72nd percentile-4 vs school

White (2021)70th percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2022-2023) ?

Mathematics49%+14 vs state

English Language Arts38%-3 vs state

Science25%~ state avg

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Schools Near Sentinel Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	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
Sentinel Elementary School	Public	K-8	53802 Old U.S. Highway	Dateland	85333	Maricopa County	Sentinel Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 323-3300	35	4	8.7		4 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$42,153	$5,450	$3,453	$14,353	$21,893	$11,357	$33,250
Kiser Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	38739 W I 8	Gila Bend	85337	Maricopa County	Paloma School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 683-2588	119	9	13.2		5 (4.2%)	4 (3.4%)	105 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)	$22,811	$3,103	$2,268	$8,474	$13,211	$4,229	$17,440
Dateland Elementary School	Public	K-8	1300 S. Ave. 64e	Dateland	85333	Yuma County	Hyder Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 454-2242	88	9	9.7		9 (10.2%)	1 (1.1%)	73 (83.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.5%)								(n/a)		$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Sentinel Elementary School

What district is Sentinel Elementary School in?

Sentinel Elementary District

How many students attend Sentinel Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 35 students attended Sentinel Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sentinel Elementary School?

Students at Sentinel Elementary School are 89% Hispanic, 11% White.

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