Excellent
#54 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 3% in state
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
Elementary School · Cave Creek Unified District (4244) · Cave Creek, AZ
A Cave Creek Unified District (4244) elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 426, Cave Creek, AZ 85327
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 71% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244)
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $9,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is listed in Cave Creek Unified District (4244); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cave Creek, AZ, part of Cave Creek Unified District (4244), serving approximately 416 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
What grades does Horseshoe Trails Elementary School serve?
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Horseshoe Trails Elementary School?
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horseshoe Trails Elementary School rank in AZ?
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School ranks #54 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Horseshoe Trails Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Horseshoe Trails Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horseshoe Trails Elementary School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Horseshoe Trails Elementary School a charter school?
No, Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horseshoe Trails Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Horseshoe Trails Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (480) 272-8500
Official sources & links
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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