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#809 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 40% in state
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
Elementary School · Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) · Fountain Hls, AZ
A Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15414 N MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN RD, Fountain Hls, AZ 85268
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,288
Median home value
$576,700
Median rent
$1,781/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85268; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Hills Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Hman'shawa Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.6 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Az Aspire AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Basis Scottsdale Primary - East CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 4.7 mi | 525 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,403NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School is listed in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fountain Hls, AZ, part of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247), serving approximately 418 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #809 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
What grades does Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School serve?
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School?
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School rank in AZ?
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School ranks #809 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (480) 664-5210
- Area population (ZIP 85268)
- 23,895
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 60.8
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.
- 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 85268; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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