Sonoran Sky Elementary School

Public K-6

 12990 N 75th St
       Scottsdale, AZ  85260-4746


(602) 449-6500

District: Paradise Valley Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 1,245 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,366 Help


Students who attend Sonoran Sky Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Desert Shadows Middle School
High:    Horizon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.1%
Hispanic:
14.5%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.9% Help


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Compare Details Sonoran Sky Elementary School ranks better than 98.4% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 3rd among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.1%), Hispanic (14.5%), two or more races (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sonoran Sky Elementary School is 14.2. 17 elementary schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sonoran Sky Elementary School is $8,366. 20 elementary schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sonoran Sky Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sonoran Sky Elementary School 20th of 1245 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Sonoran Sky Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Paradise Valley Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise Valley Unified District 164th of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sonoran Sky Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sonoran Sky Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 90.22 44th 1062 95.9%
2010 87.75 95th 1090 91.3%
2011 91.14 45th 1075 95.8%
2012 89.45 36th 1141 96.8%
2013 90.64 28th 1158 97.6%
2014 92.27 40th 1079 96.3%
2015 93.02 37th 955 96.1%
2016 93.91 45th 1079 95.8%
2017 93.62 53rd 1106 95.2%
2018 92.93 64th 1109 94.2%
2019 85.20 132nd 1039 87.3%
2021 96.25 35th 1226 97.1%
2022 94.53 21st 1000 97.9%
2023 97.19 20th 1245 98.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sonoran Sky Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.79 68th 1027 93.4%
2022 86.70 20th 444 95.5%
2023 90.15 17th 617 97.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sonoran Sky Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.88 8th 417 98.1%
2021 84.78 50th 1201 95.8%
2022 92.49 6th 145 95.9%
2023 79.45 83rd 820 89.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sonoran Sky Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.63 130th 618 79.0%
2023 93.87 27th 1116 97.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Sonoran Sky Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.82 84th 1023 91.8%
2019 72.47 210th 862 75.6%
2021 94.31 39th 1219 96.8%
2022 91.30 32nd 824 96.1%
2023 96.59 17th 1219 98.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sonoran Sky Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.55 49th 1032 95.3%
2019 87.31 78th 850 90.8%
2021 96.40 21st 1220 98.3%
2022 92.15 19th 830 97.7%
2023 96.76 23rd 1216 98.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sonoran Sky Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.42 37th 620 94.0%
2023 47.92 156th 316 50.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Sonoran Sky Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.56 81st 895 90.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sonoran Sky Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.87 99th 1198 91.7%
2022 96.47 10th 716 98.6%
2023 91.59 52nd 1170 95.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Sonoran Sky Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.78 31st 654 95.3%
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Rank History for White students at Sonoran Sky Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.44 81st 720 88.8%
2019 62.01 206th 595 65.4%
2021 88.93 43rd 1161 96.3%
2022 83.31 59th 800 92.6%
2023 92.75 18th 1024 98.2%
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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.

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by a parent
Sunday, January 22, 2023

Open Quote My children have attended Sonoran Sky for several years. I have one child that has gone through here, and two more that still attend.

I can’t say enough good things about this school! My children all have different needs, different personalities, and have flourished. They really do foster the “individualized education” approach. No two children are alike, and the kids on the top tiers or bottom tiers tend to be looked over. Not here. The teachers have experience in recognizing students’ needs and are amazing at communicating that.

The IEP/504, reading and math specialists are all supportive and only want what is best for your child.

The leadership is also very supportive and they have an open door policy so if you have a need or question, she’ll make time for you.

The PTO is super friendly and hard working. They go above and beyond to make sure you feel welcome. They have several events, support the teachers and parents, and make sure that Sonoran Sky has what it needs, without making you feel bad if you can’t donate or volunteer.

Overall, great school! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 8, 2018

Open Quote My children have been at Sonoran Sky for almost 6 years. They are doing brilliantly academically and socially. I appreciate that the reading and math classes are "flex grouped" so that students are able to work at their ability level and stay with their peers. I also like the 1:1 technology ratio and the emphasis on science and engineering in the core subject areas. My son enjoys band twice a week and my daughter loves her art teacher. The administration is very open with parents and works well with teachers. The PTO is extremely active and supports a number of programs that don't exist anywhere else in Scottsdale. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sonoran Sky Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 694 12 31 21 0 n/a n/a 0 758
1998 715 15 28 17 0 n/a n/a 0 775
1999 436 15 13 16 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2000 451 13 14 27 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2001 472 13 14 14 2 n/a n/a 0 515
2002 454 14 17 21 2 n/a n/a 0 508
2003 454 14 17 21 2 n/a n/a 0 508
2004 421 15 22 27 1 n/a n/a 0 486
2005 511 10 42 47 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2006 518 20 41 44 1 n/a n/a 0 624
2007 537 18 40 47 2 n/a n/a 0 644
2008 505 17 50 53 1 n/a n/a 0 626
2009 500 26 54 55 1 n/a n/a 0 636
2010 512 38 73 54 3 n/a n/a 0 680
2011 501 21 99 61 1 0 34 0 717
2012 474 23 107 59 1 0 36 0 700
2013 492 16 119 62 2 0 40 0 731
2014 448 18 119 58 2 0 33 0 678
2015 505 10 118 46 3 0 33 0 715
2016 513 10 125 49 2 0 40 0 739
2017 506 8 90 44 3 0 38 0 689
2018 515 5 87 56 3 0 45 0 711
2019 523 14 64 51 3 0 39 0 694
2020 478 9 64 65 2 0 37 0 655
2021 396 7 55 60 2 0 30 0 550
2022 387 6 44 79 3 0 42 0 561
2023 362 6 32 76 5 0 43 0 524

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 Sonoran Sky Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 758 36.7 20.7 n/a
1998 775 38.4 20.2 n/a
1999 480 25.4 18.9 n/a
2000 506 30.1 16.8 n/a
2001 515 30.6 16.8 n/a
2002 508 30.1 16.9 5.1
2003 508 30.1 16.9 5.1
2004 486 28.5 17.1 7
2005 610 32.5 18.8 6.6
2006 624 33.5 18.6 5.6
2007 644 34.5 18.7 5.4
2008 626 35.5 17.6 6.5
2009 636 34.8 18.3 5.8
2010 680 32.5 20.9 6.8
2011 717 36.6 19.5 4.3
2012 700 38.0 18.4 6.1
2013 731 38.0 19.2 n/a
2014 678 35.0 19.3 2.8
2015 715 37.0 19.3 5.2
2016 739 37.0 19.9 4.1
2017 689 39.0 17.6 4.9
2018 711 39.0 18.2 4.9
2019 694 38.6 17.9 5.8
2020 655 36.6 17.8 4.9
2021 550 37.8 14.5 n/a
2022 561 38.0 14.7 3.6
2023 524 36.8 14.2 6.9

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 Sonoran Sky Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 758 36.7 20.7 n/a
1998 775 38.4 20.2 n/a
1999 480 25.4 18.9 n/a
2000 506 30.1 16.8 n/a
2001 515 30.6 16.8 n/a
2002 508 30.1 16.9 5.1
2003 508 30.1 16.9 5.1
2004 486 28.5 17.1 7
2005 610 32.5 18.8 6.6
2006 624 33.5 18.6 5.6
2007 644 34.5 18.7 5.4
2008 626 35.5 17.6 6.5
2009 636 34.8 18.3 5.8
2010 680 32.5 20.9 6.8
2011 717 36.6 19.5 4.3
2012 700 38.0 18.4 6.1
2013 731 38.0 19.2 n/a
2014 678 35.0 19.3 2.8
2015 715 37.0 19.3 5.2
2016 739 37.0 19.9 4.1
2017 689 39.0 17.6 4.9
2018 711 39.0 18.2 4.9
2019 694 38.6 17.9 5.8
2020 655 36.6 17.8 4.9
2021 550 37.8 14.5 n/a
2022 561 38.0 14.7 3.6
2023 524 36.8 14.2 6.9

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 Sonoran Sky Elementary School

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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 $89 (1.1%) $51 (0.6%) $230 (2.9%) $6,326 (78.6%) $1,586 (19.7%) $7,912 (98.2%) $8,053
2020 $00 (0.0%) n/a n/a $5,528 (94.4%) $331 (5.6%) $5,859 (100.0%) $5,859
2021 $128 (1.8%) $26 (0.4%) $282 (3.9%) $6,847 (94.2%) $266 (3.7%) $7,113 (97.9%) $7,267
2022 $269 (3.2%) $127 (1.5%) $665 (7.9%) $7,557 (90.3%) $413 (4.9%) $7,970 (95.3%) $8,366

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sonoran Sky Elementary School

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 132nd of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 20th of 1245 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students694524
 24.5%
African American146
 57.1%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian6432
 50%
Hispanic5176
 49%
Pacific Islander00
White523362
 30.8%
Two or More Races3943
 10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.8%6.9%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sonoran Sky Elementary School

Students at Sonoran Sky Elementary School are 69% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 524 students attended Sonoran Sky Elementary School.

Yes! Sonoran Sky Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 20th of 1245 Arizona elementary schools.

Students who attend Sonoran Sky Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Desert Shadows Middle School
High : Horizon High School


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