Cochise Elementary School
Cochise Elementary School serves 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Cochise Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Cochise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Cochise Elementary School's student population of 576 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 576 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Rankings
Cochise Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Cochise Elementary School is 0.34, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #71 out of 2111 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (18-19) | 82% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (18-19) | 80% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 45% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 81% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Scottsdale Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cochise Elementary School is Chaparral High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Basis Scottsdale Primary (2.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Paradise Valley Chaparral High School Math: 78% | Reading: 74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 2,161 students10
1.9 miles
6935 E. Gold Dust
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6100 1.9 9-12 2,161 - Scottsdale Basis Scottsdale Primary Charter School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 550 students10
2.1 miles
11735 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(520) 219-6000 2.1 K-5 550 - Phoenix Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-7 | 520 students10
2.1 miles
3102 N. 56th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 424-1790 2.1 K-7 520 - Phoenix Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep Charter School
Math: 63% | Reading: 70%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-10 | 444 students10
2.1 miles
7205 N. Pima Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 438-7045 2.1 6-10 444 - Tolleson Plc Arts Academy At Scottsdale Inc. Charter School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 122 students10
2.2 miles
6140 E. Thunderbird
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120 2.2 K-6 122
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