Black Mountain Elementary School
Tel:
(480)575-2000
- Black Mountain Elementary School serves 430 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Black Mountain Elementary School's student population of 430 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 430 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Black Mountain Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Black Mountain Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #169 out of 1,842 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 83% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cave Creek Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Black Mountain Elementary School is Cactus Shadows High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bella Vista Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bella Vista Academy (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Scottsdale Bella Vista Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 6 students
0.4 miles
33401 N. 56th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480)575-6001 0.4 6-8 6 - Cave Creek The Learning Center Developmental Preschool Grades: PK | 59 students
0.4 miles
33016 N 60th Street
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480)575-2013 0.4 PK 59 - Cave Creek Cactus Shadows High School Grades: 8-12 | 1775 students
0.5 miles
5802 E. Dove Valley Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480)575-2000 0.5 8-12 1775 - Scottsdale Foothills Academy Connected Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 20 students
1.7 miles
7191 E. Ashler Hills Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480)488-5583 1.7 7-12 20 - Scottsdale Foothills Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 308 students
1.8 miles
7191 East Ashler Hills Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480)488-5583 1.8 K-12 308
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