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#121 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 6% in state

Lone Mountain Elementary School

Elementary School · Cave Creek Unified District (4244) · Cave Creek, AZ

A Cave Creek Unified District (4244) elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 426, Cave Creek, AZ 85327

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$9,626
Chronic Absenteeism18.7%

Students at Lone Mountain Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

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

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
83%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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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The neighborhood

Where Lone Mountain Elementary School 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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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.

Cave Creek Unified District (4244)

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 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

Lone Mountain Elementary School is listed in Cave Creek Unified District (4244); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lone Mountain Elementary School

Lone Mountain Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cave Creek, AZ, part of Cave Creek Unified District (4244), serving approximately 445 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lone Mountain Elementary School

What grades does Lone Mountain Elementary School serve?

Lone Mountain Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Lone Mountain Elementary School?

Lone Mountain Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Mountain Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lone Mountain Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lone Mountain Elementary School rank in AZ?

Lone Mountain Elementary School ranks #121 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Lone Mountain Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lone Mountain Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Lone Mountain Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lone Mountain Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lone Mountain Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lone Mountain Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lone Mountain Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lone Mountain Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
445
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.7%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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