Is Scottsdale Country Day School a good school?

Yes! Scottsdale Country Day School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 44 th of 912 Arizona elementary schools.

How many students attend Scottsdale Country Day School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 109 students attended Scottsdale Country Day School.

What is the racial makeup of Scottsdale Country Day School?

Students at Scottsdale Country Day School are 77% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Pacific Islander, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Scottsdale Country Day School

Summary:

Scottsdale Country Day School is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a student population of 109. This relatively small school has consistently ranked highly in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 25 elementary schools in Arizona for the 2023-2024 school year.

Scottsdale Country Day School significantly outperforms the state averages in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 81% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38%. In mathematics, 69% of 6th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 30%. The school also ranks in the top 10 elementary schools in Arizona for its performance with special education students, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This consistent high performance sets Scottsdale Country Day School apart from the nearby public schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District and Scottsdale Unified District, which have more variable rankings and ratings.

While the majority of students at Scottsdale Country Day School are White (77.06%), the school has a higher percentage of African American (2.75%), Hispanic (14.68%), and Pacific Islander (3.67%) students compared to the surrounding schools. The school's strong performance across all student subgroups, including these underrepresented populations, indicates that it is effectively serving a diverse student body. The school's small size, specialized focus, and dedicated resources may contribute to its exceptional academic performance, providing valuable lessons for other schools seeking to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

10460 N 56th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85253-1133

(480) 452-5777

District: Scottsdale Country Day School

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 109

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.1%

Hispanic:

14.7%

Pacific Islander:

3.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scottsdale Country Day School ranks better than 95.2% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.1. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.1%), Hispanic (14.7%), Pacific Islander (3.7%). (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Scottsdale Country Day School 44^th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Scottsdale Country Day School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Scottsdale Country Day School 22^nd of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Scottsdale Country Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2017	96.72	18^th	1106	98.4%
2018	93.39	52^nd	1109	95.3%
2019	95.87	21^st	1039	98.0%
2021	92.59	81^st	1226	93.4%
2022	84.16	115^th	1000	88.5%
2023	84.71	184^th	1245	85.2%
2024	94.10	44^th	912	95.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Scottsdale Country Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	49.81	458^th	1027	55.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Scottsdale Country Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	98.42	10^th	1201	99.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Scottsdale Country Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	84.90	161^st	1219	86.8%
2022	83.97	69^th	824	91.6%
2023	93.87	44^th	1219	96.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Scottsdale Country Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	92.84	65^th	1220	94.7%
2022	82.16	98^th	830	88.2%
2023	70.62	309^th	1216	74.6%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Scottsdale Country Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.46	32^nd	895	96.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Scottsdale Country Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	67.48	288^th	1198	76.0%
2022	94.67	21^st	716	97.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Pacific Islander students at Scottsdale Country Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	56.55	63^rd	171	63.2%
2023	60.82	3^rd	20	85.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Scottsdale Country Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	82.13	102^nd	720	85.8%
2021	90.55	29^th	1161	97.5%
2023	70.27	254^th	1024	75.2%
2024	75.08	89^th	486	81.7%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Scottsdale Country Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	85.68	92^nd	832	88.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Scottsdale Country Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.53	195^th	820	76.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Scottsdale Country Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	88.21	64^th	818	92.2%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Scottsdale Country Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	11.18	801^st	802	0.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Scottsdale Country Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	85.71	44^th	780	94.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, December 17, 2017

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by a parent
Friday, February 19, 2016

This school is a wonderful! A friend of mine recommended SCDS. We can't get enough of the school.Our Girls were enrolled at Cherokee elementary before they attended SCDS. We have noticed the difference over this past year how much faster they learn. At SCDS they set goals at the beginning of the school year with you and ask you what you would like to get out of the school year for your kids. So far we have had a great experience. The kids come home with their homework but they understand the work since the teachers spend so much time with them in class going over the work. I would recommend SCDS to anybody. The staff are very professional and the principal is very involved with the kids. They communicate very effectively with the parents about the kids' needs and areas of improvement. It is a great team effort! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Scottsdale Country Day School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	73	7	3	6	0	0	3	92
2015	75	10	5	12	1	1	5	109
2016	51	3	1	16	0	1	2	74
2017	83	5	3	19	3	3	6	122
2018	128	6	1	20	2	7	4	168
2019	123	9	1	20	0	8	5	166
2020	95	13	1	24	0	6	5	144
2021	104	14	1	24	0	8	3	154
2022	101	12	0	21	0	7	4	145
2023	84	3	0	16	0	4	2	109

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Scottsdale Country Day School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	92	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	109	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	74	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	122	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	168	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	166	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	144	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	154	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	145	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	109	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Scottsdale Country Day School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	92	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	109	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	74	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	122	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	168	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	166	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	144	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	154	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	145	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	109	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Scottsdale Country Day School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$137 (1.4%)	$00 (0.0%)	$274 (2.7%)	$6,955 (69.1%)	$2,974 (29.5%)	$9,929 (98.6%)	$10,066
2020	$34 (0.3%)	$154 (1.4%)	$222 (2.1%)	$7,386 (68.4%)	$3,218 (29.8%)	$10,604 (98.3%)	$10,792

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scottsdale Country Day School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 21^st of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 184^th of 1245 Elementary schools	12.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	166	109	34.3%
African American	9	3	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	20	16	20%
Pacific Islander	8	4	50%
White	123	84	31.7%
Two or More Races	5	2	60%

Schools Near Scottsdale Country Day School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)				AASA Mathematics (2024)				AzSCI Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Scottsdale Country Day School	Public, Charter	K-8	10460 N 56th St	Scottsdale	85253	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Country Day School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 452-5777	109				84 (77.1%)	3 (2.8%)	16 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	2 (1.8%)	94.1	44^th of 912 public elementary schools	95.2%		84.7	184^th of 1245 public elementary schools	85.2%	140			81.0	88.0			68.0	69.0	59.0		$00			$00
Cherokee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8801 N 56th St	Paradise Valley	85253	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-8700	659	36	18.5	5.9%	482 (73.1%)	20 (3.0%)	91 (13.8%)	41 (6.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.5%)	97.5	8^th of 912 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.8	13^th of 1245 public elementary schools	99.0%	5	90.0	85.0	75.0		94.0	79.0	77.0		67.0	$7,449	$96	$553	$746	$6,598	$202	$6,800
Sequoya Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11808 N 64th St	Scottsdale	85254	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-3200	548	31	17.7	15.7%	400 (73.0%)	16 (2.9%)	77 (14.1%)	25 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (4.9%)	93.9	46^th of 912 public elementary schools	95.0%		96.7	26^th of 1245 public elementary schools	97.9%	20	74.0	85.0	69.0		79.0	78.0	64.0		61.0	$7,313	$196	$600	$991	$6,341	$176	$6,518
Desert Shadows Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5902 E Sweetwater Ave	Scottsdale	85254	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-6900	464	35	13.3	14.9%	319 (68.8%)	10 (2.2%)	74 (15.9%)	17 (3.7%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.2%)	84.2	131^st of 912 public elementary schools	85.6%		90.7	108^th of 1245 public elementary schools	91.3%	23	75.0	61.0	60.0	74.0	86.0	63.0	56.0	49.0	53.0	$9,356	$609	$144	$1,363	$7,882	$721	$8,602
BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus	Public, Charter	K-5	7214 E Jenan Dr	Scottsdale	85260	Maricopa County	BASIS Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 391-1099	534				189 (35.4%)	11 (2.1%)	53 (9.9%)	224 (41.9%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (9.9%)	97.6	7^th of 912 public elementary schools	99.2%		97.5	18^th of 1245 public elementary schools	98.6%	11	85.0	86.0			80.0	80.0				$11,713	$383	$90	$855	$6,967	$4,274	$11,241
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6010 E Acoma Dr	Scottsdale	85254	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-7100	371	31	11.9	11.9%	249 (67.1%)	3 (0.8%)	78 (21.0%)	23 (6.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.6%)	58.9	340^th of 912 public elementary schools	62.7%		78.5	245^th of 1245 public elementary schools	80.3%	95	57.0	41.0	44.0	63.0	47.0	34.0	49.0	61.0	39.0	$11,908	$412	$311	$1,135	$10,710	$474	$11,185
Liberty Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5125 E Marilyn Rd	Scottsdale	85254	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-6200	366	34	10.7	22.7%	244 (66.7%)	6 (1.6%)	75 (20.5%)	14 (3.8%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	22 (6.0%)	62.8	307^th of 912 public elementary schools	66.3%		77.5	265^th of 1245 public elementary schools	78.7%	42	43.0	62.0	54.0	56.0	47.0	44.0	46.0	46.0	48.0	$11,000	$1,016	$243	$2,274	$9,201	$541	$9,742
Sonoran Sky Elementary School	Public	K-6	12990 N 75th St	Scottsdale	85260	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-6500	524	37	14.2	6.9%	362 (69.1%)	6 (1.1%)	76 (14.5%)	32 (6.1%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.2%)	96.2	20^th of 912 public elementary schools	97.8%		97.2	20^th of 1245 public elementary schools	98.4%		67.0	89.0	82.0	84.0	70.0	84.0	89.0	75.0	72.0	$8,366	$269	$127	$665	$7,557	$413	$7,970
Sandpiper Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6724 E Hearn Rd	Scottsdale	85254	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-6300	443	33	13.3	7.7%	238 (53.7%)	3 (0.7%)	160 (36.1%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (7.2%)	85.5	122^nd of 912 public elementary schools	86.6%		92	84^th of 1245 public elementary schools	93.3%	38	72.0	65.0	76.0	79.0	80.0	62.0	40.0	54.0	69.0	$10,275	$539	$154	$1,231	$9,129	$453	$9,583
Arizona Language Preparatory	Public, Charter	K-6	4645 E Marilyn Rd	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Arizona Language Preparatory	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 996-1595	85				41 (48.2%)	3 (3.5%)	28 (32.9%)	4 (4.7%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.1%)								(n/a)											$00			$00

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