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#1361 of 2,006 schools in AZ
West Sedona Elementary School
Elementary School · Sedona-oak Creek Jusd #9 (4467) · Sedona, AZ
A Sedona-oak Creek Jusd #9 (4467) elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
570 POSSE GROUND RD, Sedona, AZ 86336
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Sedona Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where West Sedona 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,623/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sedona), 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
$65,000
Median home value
$705,300
Median rent
$1,456/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86336; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Red Rock AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sedona-oak Creek Jusd #9 (4467)
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Sedona Elementary School is listed in Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9 (4467); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Sedona Elementary School
West Sedona Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sedona, AZ, part of Sedona-oak Creek Jusd #9 (4467), serving approximately 256 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,361 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Sedona Elementary School
What grades does West Sedona Elementary School serve?
West Sedona Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend West Sedona Elementary School?
West Sedona Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Sedona Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Sedona Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Sedona Elementary School rank in AZ?
West Sedona Elementary School ranks #1,361 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is West Sedona Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Sedona Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 West Sedona Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Sedona Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is West Sedona Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Sedona Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Sedona Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Sedona Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Yavapai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (928) 204-6600
- Area population (ZIP 86336)
- 11,223
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 59.6
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 86336; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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