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.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 5, 2026.
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Total Students
20,645
Schools
33
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,751
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
58.0%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Source: Arizona Department of Education, 2024-25 School Year. Letter grades represent LEA-level accountability ratings. AASA/AzSCI assessment data, AZELLA for EL students, and 4-year graduation rates by subgroup.