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#147 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 7% in state

Tavan Elementary School

Elementary School · Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Phoenix, AZ

A Scottsdale Unified District (4240) elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4610 E OSBORN RD, Phoenix, AZ 85018

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2022)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$11,306
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Tavan Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 Tavan 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 83Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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

$87,637

Median home value

$805,800

Median rent

$1,411/mo

College educated

56.8%

Homeownership

54.7%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85018; 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
St Theresa Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–80.8 mi357Compare →
Hopi Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2K–50.9 mi643Compare →
Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–81.0 mi454Compare →
Arcadia Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.1 mi11Compare →

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.

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
#12 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

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

About Tavan Elementary School

Tavan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240), serving approximately 603 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tavan Elementary School

What grades does Tavan Elementary School serve?

Tavan Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Tavan Elementary School?

Tavan Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tavan Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tavan 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 Tavan Elementary School rank in AZ?

Tavan Elementary School ranks #147 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Tavan Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tavan 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 Tavan Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tavan Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Tavan Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Tavan Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
603
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
Area population (ZIP 85018)
38,268
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
38.9
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 85018; 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

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