Cave Creek Unified School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 8 public schools in Cave Creek Unified School District, serving 5,412 students. Cave Creek Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
Public schools in Cave Creek Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Arizona public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
The top ranked public schools in Cave Creek Unified School District are Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, Lone Mountain Elementary School and Cactus Shadows High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is more than the Arizona public school average of 19:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Cave Creek Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.ccusd93.org |
| School District Phone Number | (480) 575-2000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AZ) |
| # of Schools | 8 Schools | 2,380 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,412 Students | 1,117,458 Students |
| # of Teachers | 230 Teachers | 47,820 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 19:1 |
District Comparison
Cave Creek Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 641 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #84 out of 645 school districts (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 44% |
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Graduation Rate | 94% | 78% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.65 |
| # of American Indian Students | 23 Students | 62,127 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 6% |
| # of Asian Students | 120 Students | 32,009 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 525 Students | 502,895 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 10% | 45% |
| # of Black Students | 62 Students | 59,348 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 4,558 Students | 422,489 Students |
| % White Students | 84% | 38% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 13 Students | 4,017 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 111 Students | 34,453 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 42 | 12,779 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 331 | 80,903 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 323 | 81,467 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 357 | 82,195 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 371 | 85,836 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 372 | 88,944 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 396 | 89,621 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 466 | 88,369 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 441 | 87,282 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 494 | 86,947 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 478 | 86,190 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 446 | 84,165 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 464 | 78,432 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 431 | 83,999 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 329 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $8,895 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,785 is higher than the state median of $9,802. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AZ) |
| Total Revenue | $48 MM | $4 MM |
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| Spending | $58 MM | $3 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $8,895 | $10,250 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,785 | $9,802 |
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Cave Creek Unified School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Horseshoe Trails Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5%5405 E. Pinnacle Vista Drive10
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2000
Grades: K-6 | 651 students
- Lone Mountain Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5%5250 E. Montgomery Rd.10
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2000
Grades: K-6 | 524 students
- Cactus Shadows High School Math: 69% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10%5802 E. Dove Valley Rd.10
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2000
Grades: 8-12 | 1,819 student
- Desert Willow Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20%4322 E Desert Willow Parkway10
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2000
Grades: K-6 | 626 students
- Black Mountain Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20%33606 N. 60th St10
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2000
Grades: K-6 | 470 students
- Sonoran Trails Middle School Math: 63% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20%5555 East Pinnacle Vista Drive10
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2000
Grades: 6-8 | 935 students
- Desert Sun Academy Math: 58% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20%27880 N. 64th Street10
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2000
Grades: K-6 | 345 students
- The Learning Center Developmental Preschool33016 N 60th Street
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2013
Grades: PK | 42 students
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