Skip to main content

Very Good

#445 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 22% in state

Mohave Middle School

Middle School · Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Scottsdale, AZ

A Scottsdale Unified District (4240) middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

8490 E JACKRABBIT RD, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

  • Math 40% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio6.5:1
District spending per student$11,306
Chronic Absenteeism44.6%

Students at Mohave Middle School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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).

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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Mohave Middle 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,031/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$89,133

Median home value

$507,500

Median rent

$1,762/mo

College educated

57.8%

Homeownership

79.4%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85250; 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Scottsdale Online LearningEnrollment path unverified8.1K–123.4 mi170Compare →
Sierra Academy of ScottsdalePrivate · tuition6.2private2–123.7 mi41Compare →
Ville De Marie AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privateK–124.1 mi222Compare →
Ingleside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.96–84.3 mi764Compare →

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.

Scottsdale Unified District (4240)

Schools in district
30
Rank in district
#22 of 30
District spending per student
$11,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mohave Middle School is listed in Scottsdale Unified District (4240); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mohave Middle School

Mohave Middle School is a public middle school in Scottsdale, AZ, part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240), serving approximately 798 students in grades 6th-8th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #445 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mohave Middle School

What grades does Mohave Middle School serve?

Mohave Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Mohave Middle School?

Mohave Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 798 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mohave Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mohave Middle School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mohave Middle School rank in AZ?

Mohave Middle School ranks #445 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Mohave Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mohave Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Mohave Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mohave Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mohave Middle School a charter school?

No, Mohave Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mohave Middle School a Title I school?

No, Mohave Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
798
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
123
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.6%
Area population (ZIP 85250)
14,904
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
49.4
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 85250; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.