Sandpiper Elementary School

Sandpiper Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
6724 E Hearn Rd,  Scottsdale, AZ
Paradise Valley Unified School District
4.2
434 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
73%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
63%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
16%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
11%
State Average
44%
Science
69%
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
565:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
53.7%
Hispanic
36.1%
Two or more races
7.2%
Native American
1.6%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 19 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/13/2025
Sandpiper is a Dual Language Spanish immersion school. This program sets it apart from other schools because half the day is taught in Spanish. This means that the rigor is baked into everyday, because kids are learning in two languages. This school is also unique because of the incredible community...
2.0 parent
7/12/2025
I will start by saying that this school has a strong sense of community. If you are looking for that only, by all means sign up! If you are looking for a well-rounded education, keep looking. Your child will likely learn to speak very broken Spanish and maybe even be able to write a little Spanish....
5.0 parent
1/9/2023
Sandpiper is a highly rated school (officially A rated as of this comment) - it lags slightly behind the highest rated PV school, but that is expected with language immersion schools!Our child is thriving here, and enjoys going to school to see friends and classmates. The school uses positive behavi...
1.0 parent
7/20/2022
We started this school with very high hopes for our children. Spanish immersion sounded so appealing. Our experience in kindergarten was very good. Past that I do not believe the teachers were using any type of curriculum and it was more of a 'free for all.' Teaching reading and writing was not requ...

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Sandpiper Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Scottsdale, AZ and is served by the Paradise Valley Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 434 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 63% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Sandpiper Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Horizon High School, West-Mec - Horizon High School, Chaparral High School, and more. Learn more about what Scottsdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sandpiper Elementary School.

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