Skyline Ranch Elementary School is a public school located in San Tan Valley, Arizona, serving grades PK-8 with a student population of 584. The school is part of the Florence Unified School District, which is ranked 245 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Skyline Ranch Elementary School faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools. The school's standardized test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 17% to 39% in ELA and 14% to 29% in Math. Skyline Ranch has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, with a ranking between 700 and 754 out of over 1,000 schools in recent years. The school also experiences relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 0.9% to 3.9%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Skyline Ranch has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching nearly 49% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
However, Skyline Ranch's diverse student population and relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14 to 16.9 students per teacher in recent years, may present opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. Interestingly, the school's migrant student population performed relatively well, ranking 11 out of 60 Arizona elementary schools (rated 4 stars) in the 2020-2021 school year. While Skyline Ranch's academic performance is generally lower than the nearby schools, such as San Tan Heights Elementary, Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy, and Combs Traditional Academy, the school's unique characteristics may provide opportunities for growth and improvement.
Students at Skyline Ranch Elementary School are 46% Hispanic, 36% White, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.
Skyline Ranch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Arizona elementary schools.
In the 2023-24 school year, 587 students attended Skyline Ranch Elementary School.
Florence Unified School District