Sonoran Trails Middle School

Sonoran Trails Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
5555 E Pinnacle Vista Dr,  Phoenix, AZ
Cave Creek Unified School District
4.3
3.1
776 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bill Dolezal
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
56%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
31%
State Average
44%
Science
11%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
383:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
78.1%
Hispanic
15%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 3 Reviews
5.0 Middle School Student
4/29/2020
It is completely wonderful, and has many wonderful teachers. I enjoyed every minute at this school. Sonoran Trails Middle School has a wonderful principal and is very interactive with the students. I love the school and all of the students in it.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 10 Reviews
1.0 other
5/29/2025
THE TEACHERS DON'T TEACH...the year my son went here was complete hell for him because he didn't understand the material the worst offenders being Christine klien who just sits at her desk doing nothing and this school has a crazy drug problem just don't send your kids here
2.0 parent
2/12/2025
I am more or less not recognized as my son’s mother, due to my mom and her husband not giving me custody back after all the terrible things that happened when my son was about 1 or 2 years old! No matter how many times we tell them, the school says they need a court paper stating that I’m his mother...
5.0 parent
6/29/2023
This school has been wonderful for all of my children. The staff and community is amazing. They just got a new principal and she has been a wonderful addition. Cave Creek School District is great!
1.0 parent
10/25/2022
The administration at this school is very incompetent! They allow bullying and actually punish those that are victims of bullying instead of the bully. I would NEVER recommend this school to any parent that loves their child! This is the worst school to ever send a child to! The iep program is a jok...

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Sonoran Trails Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Cave Creek Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 776 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Sonoran Trails Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $775,646. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bella Vista College Preparatory, Scottsdale Christian Academy, Scottsdale Preparatory Academy, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sonoran Trails Middle School.

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