Noah Webster Schools-Pima

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Noah Webster Schools-Pima ranks 587 th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Noah Webster Schools-Pima is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-6 in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a diverse student population. The school has faced academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools.

Noah Webster Schools-Pima has a much higher percentage of Native American (42.71%) and Hispanic (34.24%) students compared to nearby public schools, which tend to have a majority white student population. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 24% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 41%. The school has also experienced relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0% to 19.3%.

When compared to the nearby Cochise Elementary School, located just 3.84 miles away, Noah Webster Schools-Pima performs significantly worse academically, with 70% of 3rd graders at Cochise proficient or better in English Language Arts. Additionally, the school's performance on standardized tests is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Homeless students, who rank in the bottom 20% of Arizona elementary schools in these categories. Despite these challenges, the school's per-student spending is relatively high, at $13,395 in the 2021-2022 school year, compared to the nearby Scottsdale Unified District schools, which spent around $8,000-$12,000 per student.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

5399 N Pima Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250-2620

(480) 291-6900

District: Noah Webster Schools-Pima

SchoolDigger Rank:
587^th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,395

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 295

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

42.7%

Hispanic:

34.2%

White:

11.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Noah Webster Schools-Pima ranks worse than 64.9% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.69. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (42.7%), Hispanic (34.2%), White (11.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Noah Webster Schools-Pima is $13,395.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Noah Webster Schools-Pima was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Noah Webster Schools-Pima:

SchoolDigger ranks Noah Webster Schools-Pima 209^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Noah Webster Schools-Pima

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Rank History for all students at Noah Webster Schools-Pima

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2017	28.10	774^th	1106	30.0%
2018	31.54	733^rd	1109	33.9%
2019	30.70	676^th	1039	34.9%
2021	32.37	756^th	1226	38.3%
2022	41.05	524^th	1000	47.6%
2023	30.61	810^th	1245	34.9%
2024	28.69	587^th	904	35.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Noah Webster Schools-Pima

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	45.79	520^th	1027	49.4%
2022	51.92	210^th	444	52.7%
2023	45.81	351^st	617	43.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Noah Webster Schools-Pima

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	38.86	826^th	975	15.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Noah Webster Schools-Pima

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.66	1053^rd	1201	12.3%
2023	24.51	677^th	820	17.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Noah Webster Schools-Pima

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	25.58	649^th	820	20.9%
2022	85.22	56^th	618	90.9%
2023	24.93	895^th	1116	19.8%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Noah Webster Schools-Pima

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.42	385^th	423	9.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Noah Webster Schools-Pima

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	18.75	877^th	1023	14.3%
2019	22.56	659^th	862	23.5%
2021	27.88	857^th	1219	29.7%
2023	26.01	883^rd	1219	27.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Noah Webster Schools-Pima

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	36.10	615^th	1032	40.4%
2019	32.86	531^st	850	37.5%
2021	41.65	644^th	1220	47.2%
2023	43.47	613^th	1216	49.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Noah Webster Schools-Pima

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	59.74	246^th	620	60.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Noah Webster Schools-Pima

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.42	493^rd	895	44.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Noah Webster Schools-Pima

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	18.52	824^th	911	9.5%
2019	44.01	362^nd	709	48.9%
2021	38.62	676^th	1198	43.6%
2023	44.95	587^th	1170	49.8%

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Rank History for Native American students at Noah Webster Schools-Pima

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	56.23	21^st	62	66.1%
2021	41.54	306^th	654	53.2%
2023	19.76	174^th	219	20.5%

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Rank History for White students at Noah Webster Schools-Pima

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	37.59	484^th	720	32.8%
2019	33.30	426^th	595	28.4%
2021	38.15	747^th	1161	35.7%
2022	30.40	609^th	800	23.9%
2023	39.64	618^th	1024	39.6%

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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

They will not keep your children safe Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, August 22, 2017

My children have been going there for 3 years now sand love the school Close Quote

Enrollment information for Noah Webster Schools-Pima

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	54	7	0	67	137	0	17	282
2016	108	11	3	111	139	1	25	398
2017	124	18	3	116	131	3	33	428
2018	122	18	6	115	132	2	40	435
2019	124	39	6	151	147	6	39	512
2020	107	28	5	141	142	4	60	487
2021	70	24	7	134	134	3	40	412
2022	54	13	6	112	112	1	30	328
2023	35	8	3	101	126	1	21	295

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 Noah Webster Schools-Pima

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	282	n/a	n/a	58.9
2016	398	n/a	n/a	63.8
2017	428	n/a	n/a	55.8
2018	435	n/a	n/a	54.7
2019	512	n/a	n/a	52.7
2020	487	n/a	n/a	50.7
2021	412	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	328	n/a	n/a	21
2023	295	n/a	n/a	59.7

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 Noah Webster Schools-Pima

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	282	n/a	n/a	58.9
2016	398	n/a	n/a	63.8
2017	428	n/a	n/a	55.8
2018	435	n/a	n/a	54.7
2019	512	n/a	n/a	52.7
2020	487	n/a	n/a	50.7
2021	412	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	328	n/a	n/a	21
2023	295	n/a	n/a	59.7

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 Noah Webster Schools-Pima

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	$547 (5.9%)	$04 (0.0%)	$1,098 (11.9%)	$4,682 (50.9%)	$3,969 (43.1%)	$8,652 (94.0%)	$9,203
2020	$369 (4.2%)	$429 (4.9%)	$1,167 (13.2%)	$4,232 (47.9%)	$3,800 (43.0%)	$8,032 (91.0%)	$8,830
2022	$828 (6.2%)	$1,946 (14.5%)	$3,601 (26.9%)	$5,643 (42.1%)	$4,978 (37.2%)	$10,621 (79.3%)	$13,394

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Noah Webster Schools-Pima

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 676^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 810^th of 1245 Elementary schools	0%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	512	295	42.4%
African American	39	8	79.5%
American Indian	147	126	14.3%
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	151	101	33.1%
Pacific Islander	6	1	83.3%
White	124	35	71.8%
Two or More Races	39	21	46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.7%	59.7%	6.9%

Schools Near Noah Webster Schools-Pima

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 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
Noah Webster Schools-Pima	Public, Charter	K-6	5399 N Pima Rd	Scottsdale	85250	Maricopa County	Noah Webster Schools-Pima	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 291-6900	295			59.7%	35 (11.9%)	8 (2.7%)	101 (34.2%)	3 (1.0%)	126 (42.7%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (7.1%)	28.7	587^th of 904 public elementary schools	35.1%		30.6	810^th of 1245 public elementary schools	34.9%	223	36.0	36.0	31.0							$13,395	$828	$1,946	$3,601	$5,643	$4,978	$10,621
Navajo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4525 N Granite Reef Rd	Scottsdale	85251	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 484-2600	472	32	14.7	45.8%	263 (55.7%)	29 (6.1%)	128 (27.1%)	8 (1.7%)	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.5%)	65.1	278^th of 904 public elementary schools	69.2%		64.9	393^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	68.4%	115	42.0	66.0	47.0				45.0	62.0	51.0	$10,189	$630	$1,275	$2,535	$8,322		$8,284
Pueblo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6320 N 82nd St	Scottsdale	85250	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-3100	425	33	13.0	14.8%	232 (54.6%)	18 (4.2%)	140 (32.9%)	9 (2.1%)	10 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.5%)	84.1	131^st of 904 public elementary schools	85.5%		92.2	83^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	93.3%	48	65.0	62.0	52.0				67.0	61.0	83.0	$9,396	$76	$810	$961	$8,297	$214	$8,511
Pima Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8330 E Osborn Rd	Scottsdale	85251	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 484-2800	389	29	13.4	44.7%	176 (45.2%)	14 (3.6%)	151 (38.8%)	13 (3.3%)	20 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.6%)	45.7	431^st of 904 public elementary schools	52.3%		66.6	372^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	70.1%	59	40.0	49.0	47.0				48.0	39.0	29.0	$10,843	$1,023	$1,101	$3,146	$8,736		$8,719
Kiva Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6911 E McDonald Dr	Paradise Valley	85253	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-2200	527	38	14.0	9.9%	383 (72.7%)	15 (2.8%)	62 (11.8%)	44 (8.3%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	95.1	32^nd of 904 public elementary schools	96.5%		92.5	78^th of 1245 public elementary schools	93.7%	46	71.0	86.0	75.0				76.0	80.0	67.0	$8,347	$237	$656	$1,130	$6,980	$474	$7,454
Hohokam Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8451 E Oak St	Scottsdale	85257	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 484-1800	441	32	13.8	66.7%	128 (29.0%)	22 (5.0%)	227 (51.5%)	12 (2.7%)	30 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.8%)	63.7	297^th of 904 public elementary schools	67.1%		66.2	377^th of 1245 public elementary schools	69.7%	80	44.0	60.0	47.0				79.0	39.0	46.0	$12,238	$795	$1,801	$3,391	$9,321	$321	$9,642
Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6050 N Invergordon Rd	Paradise Valley	85253	Maricopa County	Montessori Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 945-1121	142				95 (66.9%)	2 (1.4%)	28 (19.7%)	5 (3.5%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.0%)								(n/a)											$00			$00
Salt River Elementary School	Public	K-6	11562 East Highland Ave.	Scottsdale	85256	Maricopa County	Salt River Elementary School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(480) 362-2400	252	30	8.4	98.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	252 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Echo Canyon K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	4330 N 62nd St	Scottsdale	85251	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 484-7500	320	30	10.5	53.8%	105 (32.8%)	23 (7.2%)	170 (53.1%)	6 (1.9%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	49	414^th of 904 public elementary schools	54.2%		56.2	476^th of 1245 public elementary schools	61.8%	62	52.0	50.0	42.0	54.0	47.0	41.0		35.0	27.0	$11,184	$298	$893	$1,488	$9,904	$90	$9,994
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation	Public, Charter	K-6	6535 E Osborn Rd Ste 401	Scottsdale	85251	Maricopa County	Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 488-9362	177			88.7%	7 (4.0%)	13 (7.3%)	149 (84.2%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)								(n/a)											$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Noah Webster Schools-Pima

What is the racial makeup of Noah Webster Schools-Pima?

Students at Noah Webster Schools-Pima are 43% American Indian, 34% Hispanic, 12% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

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How many students attend Noah Webster Schools-Pima?

In the 2022-23 school year, 295 students attended Noah Webster Schools-Pima.

Is Noah Webster Schools-Pima a good school?

Noah Webster Schools-Pima ranks 587^th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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