The top reported proficiency rate is 38% in English language arts. The lowest is 32% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Self Development Scottsdale Academy (308420)
Self Development Scottsdale Academy is a school district in Maricopa County, Arizona, that no longer offers educational services. The district's sole school closed in 2023, a change confirmed by multiple public records. For a parent or resident looking at this district, the central fact is that there is no operating school to attend.
Before its closure, the district served a range of grade levels, though the specific span is recorded in an unconventional format ("M through M") that suggests multiple grades rather than a single level. The only available academic performance data comes from the 2021-22 school year, the last year for which state testing results were reported. In math, proficiency rates varied by grade: a share of students scored at proficient or above in several grades, but the rates were generally low compared to state averages. In English language arts, proficiency ranged from lower to somewhat higher across grades, with a modest peak at seventh grade. Overall, the district's proficiency index across tested subjects and grades placed it below the midpoint among Maricopa County's districts, a cohort of about 250 that reported comparable data. Science results for grades five and eight were suppressed, making direct comparison impractical. Participation rates in testing were also low in some grades, which a parent may want to look into further with the school, though the school is now closed.
Enrollment and student demographic data are missing from the available records, which likely reflects the school's inactive status. No information on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, race and ethnicity, special education, or English learner populations was reported. The district had no graduation rate because it did not serve high school grades in a way that would produce one; the grade span likely ended at eighth grade. No chronic absenteeism or per-pupil spending figures were available either. The school was not a charter or magnet, and its Title I status is unknown.
The district's closure means that families who might have considered Self Development Scottsdale Academy must look elsewhere for schooling. The district brief, sourced from public databases, states unequivocally that the school is inactive. No community context, housing market data, or program offerings were provided, so there is no description of the local area or any extracurricular or academic programs that may have existed.
In short, Self Development Scottsdale Academy is a district that no longer serves students. The limited testing data from its final year showed academic performance below the midpoint of its county peers. For a parent researching school options, this district is not a viable choice, and the area it once served is now covered by other public, charter, or private schools in Maricopa County.
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