Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District
School District · Scottsdale, Arizona
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
30
19 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
20,940
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
30
19 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
20,940
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#11 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,306
+$130 vs Arizona median
District size
20,940 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) ranks #11 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Scottsdale Unified District (4240)'s schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 30 schools. Its top-rated schools are Desert Canyon Elementary (9.5/10), Sequoya Elementary School (9.4/10), and Anasazi Elementary (9.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Scottsdale Unified District (4240) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (30 of 30). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desert Canyon Elementary | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Sequoya Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Anasazi Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Tavan Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Cochise Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Laguna Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Desert Canyon Middle School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Copper Ridge School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Echo Canyon K-8 | 8.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Cherokee Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
See all 30 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) is a Scottsdale, Arizona school district serving 30 schools.The district educates 20,940 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. District-level spending was $11,306 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Scottsdale Unified District (4240) is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Desert Canyon Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Scottsdale Unified District (4240) students show an average math proficiency of 62.2% and ELA proficiency of 66.3%.
The district includes 19 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Scottsdale Unified District (4240), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Scottsdale Unified District (4240) with test data.
Schools in Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
30 schoolsElementary Schools19
Middle Schools5
High Schools5
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Scottsdale
- Total Enrollment
- 20,940
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,298
- District spending per student
- $11,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) has 30 schools in total — 19 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
The average composite rating for Scottsdale Unified District (4240) is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
Scottsdale Unified District (4240)'s district-level spending was $11,306 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Scottsdale Unified District (4240) is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
Desert Canyon Elementary is the highest-rated school in Scottsdale Unified District (4240) with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
Across schools in Scottsdale Unified District (4240) with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Scottsdale Unified District (4240) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 30 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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