The top reported proficiency rate is 53% in Math. The lowest is 44% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Navajo Elementary School
Navajo Elementary School is a regular public school in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. It sits within the Scottsdale Unified District, which spans a large, tourism-driven city that stretches more than thirty miles from its northern to southern edge. The school itself is located in a part of Scottsdale that is largely car-dependent suburban development, though the city’s Old Town area offers a concentrated walkable district of restaurants, shops, and galleries.
The school is modest in size for an elementary that includes pre-K. Its student body is majority white, with a moderate share of Hispanic students, and smaller representations of students who are Black, Native American, Asian, or of two or more races. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as counts of students with individualized education plans or English learner status, were not available in the provided records.
On the 2024-25 state assessments, Navajo Elementary’s proficiency rates varied by grade and subject. In math, third grade posted a proficiency rate below the half mark, while fourth and fifth grades were above it. English language arts results showed a wider range: fourth grade had a strong proficiency rate, while third and fifth grades were lower. Science results for fifth grade were also reported. Taken together across all tested grades and subjects, the school’s overall proficiency index lands above the midpoint when compared with the many districts in Maricopa County. This positions it as performing better than a typical elementary in the region, though the year-to-year data is thin, with only a single year of results available for the current assessment, making it difficult to assess whether this reflects a stable level.
Because this is an elementary school serving only through sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. No chronic absenteeism data was available either. Discipline, staffing, and course access details were not provided in the source materials.
The housing context around the school reflects Scottsdale’s character as a high-cost, fast-growing city. Home values and rents in the area are well above national norms, placing this neighborhood among the more expensive parts of the Phoenix metropolitan region. A family considering this school would need to factor in the elevated cost of living, which is driven by tourism, high-end resorts, and a large employment center around the Scottsdale Airpark. The city has experienced decades of population growth, and Old Town has seen ongoing redevelopment with new condominiums and hotels, but much of the city remains suburban and car-oriented.
A search of the district for recent parent-relevant changes such as bond measures, budget shifts, or curriculum updates did not yield confirmed information. The absence of such data means a reader may want to contact the district or school directly for current information on class sizes, programming, or upcoming facility investments.
Overall, Navajo Elementary offers a solid academic profile relative to other schools in Maricopa County, with stronger proficiency in some grades and subjects than others. The school serves a diverse but not highly economically disadvantaged population, though the lack of free or reduced-price lunch data makes that harder to pin down. The surrounding city of Scottsdale is affluent, fast-growing, and tourism-oriented, with limited walkability outside its downtown core. Families who are comfortable with a high-cost, suburban environment and are looking for an elementary school that performs above the county median will find Navajo Elementary worth considering, particularly if they can afford the local housing market.
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