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Tonalea Middle School vs. Laguna Elementary School

Should you attend Tonalea Middle School or Laguna Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Tonalea Middle School
6720 E Continental Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Laguna Elementary School
10475 E Lakeview Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Laguna Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tonalea Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Laguna Elementary School in Scottsdale, AZ, serves 363 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 5 with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, which is approximately equal to the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is between 60–64%, significantly higher than the Arizona state average of 34% and Scottsdale Unified District's 57%, though it declined from a peak of 85% in 2012 to current levels.
Reading proficiency stands at 55–59%, which is higher than the state average of 40% but below the district average of 61%, showing a downward trend from above 90% proficiency a decade ago.
Science proficiency is 35–39%, higher than the state average of 24% but below the district average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased sharply from 855 students in 2000 to 363 students in 2023, while free lunch eligibility increased to 10% in 2023 from near zero in early 2000s, indicating a shift in the socioeconomic composition of the student body.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
407 students
363 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tonalea Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Laguna Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tonalea Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laguna Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tonalea Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Laguna Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tonalea Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Laguna Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1308 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#236 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tonalea Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Laguna Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
60-64%
(Top 10% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tonalea Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laguna Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tonalea Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laguna Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tonalea Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Laguna Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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44
Kindergarten Students
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36
Grade 1 Students
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52
Grade 2 Students
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59
Grade 3 Students
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50
Grade 4 Students
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64
Grade 5 Students
-
58
Grade 6 Students
106
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Grade 7 Students
148
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Grade 8 Students
153
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
8%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tonalea Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Laguna Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tonalea Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Laguna Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
58%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tonalea Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Laguna Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tonalea Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Laguna Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
19%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tonalea Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Laguna Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tonalea Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Laguna Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tonalea Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Laguna Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tonalea Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Laguna Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tonalea Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Laguna Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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