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Surprise Elementary School vs. Countryside Elementary School

Should you attend Surprise Elementary School or Countryside Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Surprise Elementary School
12907 W Greenway Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Countryside Elementary School
15047 N. Parkview Place
Surprise, AZ 85379
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 831 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Surprise Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Countryside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
831 students
572 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Surprise Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Countryside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Surprise Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Countryside Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Surprise Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Countryside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Surprise Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Countryside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#783 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
#748 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Surprise Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Countryside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Top 50% in AZ)
37%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Surprise Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Countryside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Surprise Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Countryside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Surprise Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Countryside Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
50
64
Kindergarten Students
78
89
Grade 1 Students
85
101
Grade 2 Students
90
108
Grade 3 Students
94
111
Grade 4 Students
76
99
Grade 5 Students
98
-
Grade 6 Students
84
-
Grade 7 Students
83
-
Grade 8 Students
93
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Surprise Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Countryside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Surprise Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Countryside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
64%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Surprise Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Countryside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Surprise Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Countryside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
18%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Surprise Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Countryside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Surprise Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Countryside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Surprise Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Countryside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Surprise Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Countryside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Surprise Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Countryside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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