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Sunset Heights Elementary School

9687 W ADAM AVE PEORIA AZ 85382

Top 10% School in Arizona

Ranked 47 of 246 in Arizona

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About Sunset Heights Elementary School

Sunset Heights Elementary School was established in 2014 and is located in Peoria, Arizona. Sunset Heights is part of the Peoria Unified School District and is dedicated to families, providing a rich, positive, and inclusive environment that invites academic curiosity, community support, and parental involvement through ParentSquare and PTSO initiatives.

Our Summer Achievement Academy and Pre-K/Kindergarten Readiness programs lay a strong foundation for learning. Citywide proficiency in reading is roughly 55%, and proficiency in math is about 50%, so Peoria has solid academic strength. The average rent is $2,000 for a home in Vistancia or Fletcher Heights. Sunset Heights remains one of the best elementary schools in Arizona, with an academic commitment to growth and community values.

Sunset Heights Elementary School Contact Information

Address

9687 W ADAM AVE PEORIA AZ 85382

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Phone

(623) 486-6000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 58%
Reading 61%
State average proficiency is 58% in Math and 61% in Reading.
48
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1019
Total Students
$58921
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 47 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sunset Heights Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 69.6%
Asian 5.1%
Hispanic 17.9%
Black 1.8%
Two+ Races 5.5%
Native Am. 0%
White
69.6%
Asian
5.1%
Hispanic
17.9%
Black
1.8%
Two+ Races
5.5%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1019
49.6%
505 Female
50.4%
514 Male

Student Population

1019 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Sunset Heights, recognized as an A-Rated school, adopted the district’s new wireless communication policy in July 2025.

FAQ

Q: Is there a school nurse at Sunset Heights Elementary School?

A: Yes, the school has a nurse to manage students' health needs.

Q: Are there opportunities for students to participate in the arts at Sunset Heights Elementary School?

A: Yes, there are available visual and performing arts programs.

Q: How does Sunset Heights Elementary School guarantee safety?

A: The school employs a safety officer and has a comprehensive safety plan.

Q: Does Sunset Heights Elementary School have programs for languages?

A: Yes, the school has programs to build students' communication skills.

Q: Are there parent-teacher conferences at Sunset Heights Elementary School?

A: Yes, the school has scheduled conferences to discuss student progress.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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