Sequoya Elementary School
Sequoya Elementary School serves 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Sequoya 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (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 84% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Sequoya 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%)
School Overview
Sequoya Elementary School's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 498 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Rankings
Sequoya Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Sequoya Elementary School is 0.48, 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 | #32 out of 2120 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 8% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 70% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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 Sequoya Elementary School is Chaparral High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Cocopah Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
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Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-6100 0.4 6-8 881 - Scottsdale Desert Shadows Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 448 students10
0.9 miles
5902 E Sweetwater
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900 0.9 PK-6 448 - Scottsdale Basis Scottsdale Primary Charter School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 550 students10
1.0 miles
11735 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(520) 219-6000 1 K-5 550 - Scottsdale Desert Shadows Middle School Math: 57% | Reading: 63%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 5-8 | 937 students10
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Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800 1 5-8 937 - Tolleson Plc Arts Academy At Scottsdale Inc. Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 122 students10
1.0 miles
6140 E. Thunderbird
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120 1 K-6 122
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