Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District

12990 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5305
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 129 students in Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,467 Schools
# Students
129 Students
1,108,179 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
61,931 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#88 out of 618 school districts
(Top 20%)
55%
34%
60-64%
40%
21-39%
24%
(2022-23)
36.1%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
75%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,915 is higher than the state median of $11,584. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,535 is higher than the state median of $11,485. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,915
$11,584
Spending / Student
$15,535
$11,485

Best Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12990 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 860-4330
Gr: K-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District?
Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District manages 1 public schools serving 129 students.
What is the rank of Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District?
Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District is ranked #85 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District?
75% of Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District?
Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,535 is higher than the state median of $11,485. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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