Top Rankings
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 21,428 students in Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District are Cherokee Elementary School, Desert Mountain High School and Cheyenne Traditional School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
30 Schools
2,475 Schools
# Students
21,428 Students
1,138,545 Students
# Teachers
1,248 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 626 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 631 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
24%
Graduation Rate
93%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.65
# American Indian Students
511 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
5%
# Asian Students
1,102 Students
34,064 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,946 Students
531,885 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
47%
# Black Students
933 Students
63,778 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
13,333 Students
404,676 Students
% White Students
62%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
50 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
553 Students
44,308 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
173
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
1,376
80,016
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,408
79,729
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,357
82,835
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,387
82,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,382
82,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,544
83,727
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,430
84,540
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,615
88,450
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,697
92,000
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,970
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,954
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,108
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,009
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
18
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,246 is higher than the state median of $11,275. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,248 is higher than the state median of $11,178. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$262 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$284 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,246
$11,275
Spending / Student
$13,248
$11,178
Best Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8801 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Mountain High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,894 students
Rank: #33.
Cheyenne Traditional School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13636 N 100th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
Grades: PK-8
| 913 students
Rank: #44.
Sequoya Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11808 N 64th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-3200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #55.
Hopi Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5110 E Lafayette Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-2000
Grades: K-5
| 719 students
Rank: #66.
Desert Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10203 E Mcdowell Mountain Ranc
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1700
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #77.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6935 E Gold Dust Ave
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,134 students
Rank: #88.
Cochise Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9451 N 84th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-1100
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #99.
Anasazi Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12121 N 124th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7300
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #1010.
Kiva Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6911 E Mcdonald Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-2200
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 512 students
Rank: #1111.
Redfield Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9181 E Redfield Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-4000
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 424 students
Rank: #1212.
Pueblo Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6320 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-3100
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 416 students
Rank: #1313.
Saguaro High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6250 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-7100
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,453 students
Rank: #1414.
Cocopah Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6615 E Cholla St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 869 students
Rank: #1515.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4703 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-6300
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,625 students
Rank: #1616.
Copper Ridge School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10101 E Thompson Peak Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1400
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1400
Grades: PK-8
| 605 students
Rank: #1717.
Desert Canyon Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10203 E Mcdowell Mtn Ranch Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-4600
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students
Rank: #1818.
Laguna Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10475 E Lakeview Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-2400
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #1919.
Tavan Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4610 E Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-3500
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #2020.
Mountainside Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11256 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-5500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Rank: #2121.
Hohokam Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8451 E Oak St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-1800
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
Rank: #2222.
Scottsdale Online Learning
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7601 E Oak St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Grades: K-12
| 359 students
Rank: #2323.
Mohave Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8490 E Jackrabbit Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-5200
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 795 students
Rank: #2424.
Ingleside Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5402 E Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-4900
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: #2525.
Pima Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8330 E Osborn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-2800
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Rank: #2626.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4525 N Granite Reef Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-2600
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 447 students
Rank: #2727.
Echo Canyon K-8
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4330 N 62nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-7500
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 328 students
Rank: #2828.
Yavapai Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 N Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-3800
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
Rank: #2929.
Coronado High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7501 E Virginia Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6800
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #3030.
Tonalea K-8
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6720 E Continental Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-5800
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 811 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District?
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District manages 30 public schools serving 21,428 students.
What is the rank of Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District?
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District is ranked #87 out of 626 school districts in Arizona (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District?
62% of Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District?
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,248 is higher than the state median of $11,178. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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