At a glance
Reported students
560
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
799
Sonoran Heights Middle School: 560 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
20.7:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 767
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.9:1
What the reported data says about Sonoran Heights Middle School
Sonoran Heights Middle School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Surprise. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Dysart Unified District (4243). NCES reports 560 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, above the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (44.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.5%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sonoran Heights Middle School
- 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.1%
- Hispanic37.5%
- Black8%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dysart Unified District (4243)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rancho Gabriela
Elementary · Grades PK–08
574 reported students
Countryside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
590 reported students
Freedom Traditional Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
529 reported students
Dysart Middle School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
602 reported students
Ashton Ranch Middle School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
480 reported students
Luke Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
702 reported students
Public schools near Sonoran Heights Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Gabriela Elementary · Dysart Unified District (4243) | PK–08 | 574 | 0.7 mi |
| Imagine Rosefield Elementary · Charter · Rosefield Charter Elementary School Inc. (87399) | KG–05 | 521 | 1.3 mi |
| Marley Park Elementary Elementary · Dysart Unified District (4243) | PK–08 | 1,023 | 1.5 mi |
| Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise Elementary · Charter · Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise (1000560) | KG–08 | 1,231 | 1.8 mi |
| Legacy Traditional School - Surprise Elementary · Charter · Legacy Traditional School - Surprise (92879) | KG–08 | 1,797 | 1.9 mi |
| Calibre Academy Surprise Elementary · Charter · Calibre Academy (79055) | KG–08 | 538 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sonoran Heights Middle School
What grades does Sonoran Heights Middle School serve?
Sonoran Heights Middle School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dysart Unified District (4243).
How many students attend Sonoran Heights Middle School?
Sonoran Heights Middle School reported 560 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 767 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sonoran Heights Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 20.7:1, based on 560 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sonoran Heights Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sonoran Heights Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dysart Unified District (4243) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Sonoran Heights Middle School in?
Sonoran Heights Middle School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243), based in Surprise, AZ, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sonoran Heights Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rancho Gabriela (0.7 mi), Imagine Rosefield (1.3 mi), Marley Park Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.