Sonoran Heights Middle School

11405 N GREER RANCH PKWY
SURPRISE, AZ 85379

712 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Sonoran Heights Elementary, located in the Greer Ranch community of Surprise, Arizona, is a public school serving students in the Dysart Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It emphasizes the development of the "whole child," integrating rigorous curriculum standards with programs that encourage social-emotional growth, character building, and community engagement.

The campus is recognized for its modern facilities and a dedicated teaching staff that prioritizes collaborative learning and the use of technology to enhance instruction. Beyond the classroom, Sonoran Heights offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including student clubs and sports, which allow students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. As part of the growing Surprise area, the school serves as a central hub for families, maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the local community to ensure student success.

712

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sonoran Heights Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	251
Black	54
Asian	7
Two or More	48
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

White
343 (48.2 %)
Hispanic
251 (35.3 %)
Black
54 (7.6 %)
Two or More
48 (6.7 %)
Asian
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dysart Unified District (4243)
Phone:	(623)523-8550
Website:	http://dysart.org/sonoranheights
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 145

Grade 6 164

Grade 7 173

Grade 8 230