Sunrise Middle School

sunrise.pvschools.net/

390 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Sunrise Middle School, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. It serves as a dedicated middle school environment focused on supporting students during the critical transition years of early adolescence. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the rigors of high school. By leveraging the resources of a large, well-established district, the school offers a structured educational setting that aims to balance core academics with the social and emotional development necessary for students in grades 6 through 8.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Sunrise Middle School places a high value on fostering a supportive community culture. The school’s proximity to the broader Phoenix metropolitan area allows it to integrate various extracurricular opportunities, elective courses, and student activities that encourage students to explore their personal interests and talents. For families seeking more information on specific programs, enrollment procedures, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through the Paradise Valley Unified School District’s official website at www.pvschools.net.

390

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunrise Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	133
Black	16
Asian	22
Two or More	24
American Indian	3

White
192 (49.2%)
Hispanic
133 (34.1%)
Two or More
24 (6.2%)
Asian
22 (5.6%)
Black
16 (4.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone:	(602)449-6100
Website:	http://sunrise.pvschools.net/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
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 7 174

Grade 8 216