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#327 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 16% in state

Candeo North Scottsdale

Elementary School · Candeo Schools Inc. (1001161) · Scottsdale, AZ

A charter elementary school in Scottsdale, AZ where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

7191 E ASHLER HILLS DR, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+4.09 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendImproving
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+26.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$6,312
Chronic Absenteeism59.7%

Students at Candeo North Scottsdale score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 6 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Candeo North Scottsdale sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,031/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scottsdale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$157,137

Median home value

$1,026,900

Median rent

$3,050/mo

College educated

67.3%

Homeownership

96.8%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85266; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cave Creek Academy of ExcellenceEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.7 mi18Compare →
Black Mountain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–61.9 mi492Compare →
Quality Interactive Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–K2.1 mi56Compare →
Lone Mountain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–62.5 mi445Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Candeo Schools Inc. (1001161)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$6,312NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Candeo North Scottsdale is listed in Candeo Schools Inc. (1001161); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Candeo North Scottsdale

Candeo North Scottsdale is a public elementary school in Scottsdale, AZ, part of Candeo Schools Inc. (1001161), serving approximately 144 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #327 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Candeo North Scottsdale

What grades does Candeo North Scottsdale serve?

Candeo North Scottsdale serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Candeo North Scottsdale?

Candeo North Scottsdale has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.

How does Candeo North Scottsdale rank in AZ?

Candeo North Scottsdale ranks #327 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Candeo North Scottsdale's MySchoolScout rating?

Candeo North Scottsdale has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Candeo North Scottsdale?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Candeo North Scottsdale has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Candeo North Scottsdale a charter school?

Yes, Candeo North Scottsdale is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Candeo North Scottsdale a Title I school?

No, Candeo North Scottsdale is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
144
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.7%
Area population (ZIP 85266)
12,510
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
63.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85266; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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