The top reported proficiency rate is 78% in Math. The lowest is 63% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Cochise Elementary School
Cochise Elementary School serves students from preschool through fifth grade in Scottsdale, Arizona, as part of the Scottsdale Unified District. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. The enrollment is substantial for an elementary school, with the largest numbers concentrated in the early elementary grades. The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller Hispanic population and even smaller shares of students who are Asian, two or more races, Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Data on students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the level of support for these populations.
State assessment results from the most recent school year show that on math assessments, proficiency was high across the tested grades. A large majority of third graders, fourth graders, and fifth graders scored at or above the proficiency bar. English language arts results were also strong overall. In third grade, a substantial majority of students were proficient. Fourth grade performance was even higher. Fifth grade ELA results, while still solid, were lower than the other grade levels, a pattern some families may want to follow up on. In science, which is tested only at fifth grade, a majority of students scored proficient or above, though this was the weakest of the subjects. Taken as a whole, Cochise’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile relative to districts in Maricopa County, a strong showing among a large pool.
Because Cochise serves elementary grades only, there is no graduation rate to report. The school’s size and grade span mean the focus is squarely on building foundational skills in reading, math, and science in a neighborhood-school setting. The district did not offer publicly reported recent changes such as bond measures, boundary adjustments, or curriculum shifts, so there is no major district-level news to note that would affect this school’s near-term trajectory.
Scottsdale itself is a large, sprawling city that stretches many miles from north to south. Tourism is the primary economic driver, and the city contains a mix of high-end resorts, a commercial airport employment district, suburban neighborhoods, and vast desert preserve land. Old Town Scottsdale serves as the urban core with concentrated dining, arts, and nightlife, while much of the rest of the city is car-dependent suburban development. Housing in the area of the school carries a very high price tag relative to both the state and national medians, and rents are also elevated. The combination of high home values and a mortgage rate that was moderately high at the time of writing makes homeownership in this area a significant financial commitment, though families who already own or rent in the neighborhood may find the school a stable and familiar option.
The school’s academic performance is consistently strong, particularly in math, and the overall proficiency index places it well above the typical school in the county. A parent considering Cochise should expect a large school environment with solid results and a student population that is not especially diverse by race or ethnicity. The lack of data on economic disadvantage and special programs means a prospective family should seek out those specifics directly from the school office to get a full picture of the supports available.
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