The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in English language arts. The lowest is 53% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Anasazi Elementary
Anasazi Elementary serves students from preschool through fifth grade in the Scottsdale Unified District. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and sits in a part of Scottsdale that is predominantly residential with large-lot homes and desert terrain nearby. The school is considered part of a fast-growing, high-cost city where tourism drives the economy and an Airpark employment center anchors one end of town, while Old Town Scottsdale offers a concentrated walkable core with dining, galleries, and nightlife. Most of the city remains car-dependent suburban sprawl, and the school itself is located in an area that reflects that character.
Academically, the latest state assessments show a pattern of strong proficiency in the early elementary grades, with a softening by fifth grade. In math, a substantial majority of third and fourth graders scored proficient, and about two in three fifth graders did as well. In English language arts, more than three in four fourth graders met the proficiency bar, while third grade was close behind and fifth grade was somewhat lower. Science results for fifth graders place proficiency at a moderate level. The school’s overall performance across tested subjects and grades places it among the top performers relative to districts in Maricopa County. Because the data provides only a single year of results, there is no trend to compare.
The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students, and very small numbers of Black and Native American students. No information was available on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, nor on students with disabilities or English learners. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these supports and the resources available for diverse learning needs. The school does not serve high school grades, so graduation rate data is not applicable.
The housing market around the school is one of the most expensive in the region. Home values sit well above the state median and the national median, and rents are correspondingly high. Buying a home here commands a significant mortgage payment, and renting is also steep relative to typical incomes. This reflects the broader Scottsdale context, where the city has experienced rapid population growth over the past two decades and continued development, particularly in the northern reaches and around the Airpark employment district. The district itself did not show recent parent-relevant changes such as bond measures or curriculum overhauls in publicly available information.
For families considering this school, the academic picture is one of strong early-grade outcomes, with a dip in fifth grade that may warrant a conversation with the school about middle school preparation and the transition ahead. The economic profile is uniformly high, meaning the school draws from an affluent residential base, but the absence of free-lunch or special-population data leaves an incomplete picture of student support needs. The school’s location within Scottsdale places it in a city with substantial cultural and recreational amenities, including the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, the Scottsdale Greenbelt, and a downtown arts district, but those are a drive away. The school itself is a straightforward neighborhood elementary with solid test results and a high-pressure housing market attached.
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