The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in Math. The lowest is 34% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Hohokam Elementary School
Hohokam Elementary School is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the Scottsdale Unified District, located in the southern part of the city. The school sits in a part of Scottsdale that blends residential neighborhoods with the tourism and commercial activity the city is known for. Scottsdale itself is a large, fast-growing city that has been one of the most rapidly expanding housing markets in the country over the past two decades, with high housing costs that reflect its desirability. Tourism is the largest employer, and the Scottsdale Airpark employment center is nearby. The school’s immediate area is more suburban and car-dependent than the walkable Old Town district, though the Scottsdale Greenbelt and several parks are within reach.
Academically, the school’s performance on state assessments shows a mixed picture, with stronger results in math than in English language arts. Across the tested grades, math proficiency was achieved by a majority of students in third, fourth, and fifth grades, though the share declined a bit as students moved up. In English language arts, results varied noticeably by grade: a smaller portion of third graders met the standard, while a larger majority of fourth graders did, and fifth graders fell in between. The only grade tested in science was fifth, where a modest share of students reached proficiency. Overall, the school’s combined proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint among districts in Maricopa County—a solid standing within a large and diverse county. No high school data applies here since the school ends at sixth grade, and there is no graduation rate to report.
The student body reflects a diverse community. Hispanic students make up the largest group, followed by white students, with smaller shares of Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, and two or more races. The school also serves students from Pacific Islander backgrounds. Data on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners is not available in the records reviewed. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these support programs to understand the full context of resources available.
The district itself—Scottsdale Unified—did not have any recent parent-relevant changes, such as bond measures or curriculum shifts, confirmed in publicly available material. That means the school’s program and funding have been stable in the near term. For families considering this school, the housing market in Scottsdale is among the pricier in the state, and rental costs have been rising, which shapes who can afford to live in the attendance area. The school’s location in the southern part of the city places it closer to the Salt River border and within a more established, moderately dense part of Scottsdale.
In terms of what a family might want to investigate further, the gaps in reported data on poverty, special education, and English learner services are worth a direct conversation with school staff. The academic results show that math is a relative strength, while English language arts—especially in third grade—is an area where the school may be working to improve. Without chronic absenteeism or discipline data available, those are additional points a parent could raise. Overall, Hohokam Elementary presents itself as a neighborhood school in a high-cost city, with above-average math performance among its peer districts, a diverse student population, and some variability in reading outcomes across grade levels.
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