Sunset Hills Elementary School

17825 W SIERRA MONTANA LOOP SURPRISE AZ 85388

About Sunset Hills Elementary School

Sunset Hills Elementary School is among the best of Arizona's Elementary School for academic success, innovation in education, and community support. Sunset Hills is part of the Dysart Unified Schools District, with enrollment of nearly 1,000 students in grades PK–8 and a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 20:1. The school continually performs near to or above the state average of 48% reading and 37% math proficiency. The school is represented by a diverse population of students and a supportive learning environment that demonstrates inclusiveness and cooperation.

Families appreciate the school's commitment to the whole child and a sequential focus on academics, arts, and character development. Sunset Hill's is located in the ever-growing city of Surprise, where the median home price is approximately $430,000, Sunset Hills provides a great educational opportunity and a sense of community, which is why Sunset Hills Elementary School continues to be one of the best Elementary Schools in Arizona.

Contact Information

Address

17825 W SIERRA MONTANA LOOP SURPRISE AZ 85388

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Phone

(623) 523-8700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 48% in Reading.
48
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1017
Total Students
$68417
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 89 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sunset Hills Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
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
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

89

of 108 in Arizona

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: 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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 51.2%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 31%
Black 7.2%
Two+ Races 8.7%
Native Am. 1%
White
51.2%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
31%
Black
7.2%
Two+ Races
8.7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1017
46.5%
473 Female
53.5%
544 Male

Student Population

1017 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

1. What special programs are at Sunset Hills?

A: Sunset Hills Elementary school has a Gifted & Talented program for students who are especially talented learners. This program allows them to learn more.

2.What ways does the school provide opportunities for students to learn and grow?

A: The school has special classes and things that help students learn. They make sure everyone is succeeding.

3.What can students do after school?

A: There are clubs and sports that students can get involved in. They are a fun way to learn new things.

4.What are ways that the school helps students feel good?

A: Sunset Hills Elementary school has ways for students to learn about their feelings and how to get along with others.

5.How can parents get involved with the school?

A: Parents can help out by communicating with the school, getting involved, and supporting specific activities through attending. It's all about working together to help students learn.

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

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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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
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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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