Excellent
#19 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 1% in state
Sequoya Elementary School
Elementary School · Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Scottsdale, AZ
A Scottsdale Unified District (4240) elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11808 N 64TH ST, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
- Math 84% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sequoya Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 79% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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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Where Sequoya 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 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$120,885
Median home value
$701,900
Median rent
$1,954/mo
College educated
60.3%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85254; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Sacrament Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Rainbow Montessori School - CactusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Chaparral Christia Community SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Desert Shadows Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 479 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Sequoya Elementary School is listed in Scottsdale Unified District (4240); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sequoya Elementary School
Sequoya Elementary School is a public elementary school in Scottsdale, AZ, part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240), serving approximately 565 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sequoya Elementary School
What grades does Sequoya Elementary School serve?
Sequoya Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sequoya Elementary School?
Sequoya Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoya Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoya Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sequoya Elementary School rank in AZ?
Sequoya Elementary School ranks #19 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Sequoya Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sequoya Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Sequoya Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sequoya Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sequoya Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sequoya Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sequoya Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sequoya Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 565
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (480) 484-3200
- Area population (ZIP 85254)
- 46,655
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 85254; 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
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