Tonalea K-8

6720 E Continental Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 811 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tonalea K-8 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 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 811 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tonalea K-8's student population of 811 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
811 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Tonalea K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tonalea K-8 is 0.59, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1083 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
32%
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32%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
8%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
61%
47%
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Black
10%
6%
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White
17%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ.
0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Tonalea K-8 and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tonalea K-8's ranking?
Tonalea K-8 is ranked #1083 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tonalea K-8 often compared to?
Tonalea K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Laguna Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tonalea K-8?
811 students attend Tonalea K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Tonalea K-8 students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tonalea K-8?
Tonalea K-8 has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tonalea K-8 offer ?
Tonalea K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Tonalea K-8 part of?

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Last Day Student Classes - Early Release (All Grades Pre-K-12)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 811 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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