Scottsdale Unified District (4240)

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) is a mid-sized urban district in Maricopa County, Arizona, serving 20,645 students across 33 schools with 1,294 teachers. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.0:1, slightly below the typical national average.

The district demonstrates substantially higher academic performance than state benchmarks. Math proficiency reaches 58.0% compared to Arizona's 32.4% state average, while reading proficiency stands at 62.0% versus 40.2% statewide. The graduation rate of 94.2% significantly exceeds Arizona's 67.3% average, indicating strong completion outcomes.

Student demographics reflect a predominantly White population at 59.3%, with Hispanic students comprising 24.8%, Asian students 5.2%, and Black students 4.0%. The district serves 28.3% economically disadvantaged students, 4.2% English learners, and 10.7% students with disabilities.

Notably, per-pupil spending of $13,751 falls below Arizona's state average of $16,140, suggesting the district achieves above-average academic results despite lower per-student expenditure than typical for the state. This funding differential may reflect variations in cost structures, local revenue sources, or spending allocation priorities compared to statewide patterns. The district's profile indicates consistent academic achievement relative to state performance metrics while operating under per-pupil budget constraints compared to state averages.