Summary:
The 85260 zip code area of Scottsdale, Arizona is home to 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 high school, all of which are either public or public charter schools. This area is known for its high-performing schools, with several standout institutions that consistently rank among the top in the state.
The top-performing schools in the area include Cheyenne Traditional School, which ranks 17th out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools and has received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts exceptional test scores, with 80-90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Another standout is Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep, a high school that ranks 14th out of 469 Arizona high schools and also has a 5-star rating, with a 96% four-year graduation rate and 93% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. The BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus and BASIS Scottsdale Primary - West Campus are also exceptional elementary charter schools, ranking 18th and 27th out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools, respectively.
While the schools in this area generally outperform the state and district averages in test scores, there is a notable difference in funding, with the highest-spending school, BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus, spending $11,713 per student, compared to the $5,968 per student spent at Cheyenne Traditional School. Additionally, the schools with the lowest free/reduced lunch rates, like Cheyenne Traditional School and the Great Hearts Academies, tend to be the highest-performing, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement.
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