Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Echo Canyon K-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Echo Canyon K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Echo Canyon K-8's student population of 344 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Echo Canyon K-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Echo Canyon K-8 is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#776 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
52%
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
34%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Echo Canyon K-8's ranking?
Echo Canyon K-8 is ranked #776 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Echo Canyon K-8 often compared to?
Echo Canyon K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Navajo Elementary School, Kiva Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Echo Canyon K-8?
344 students attend Echo Canyon K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Echo Canyon K-8 students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Echo Canyon K-8?
Echo Canyon K-8 has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Echo Canyon K-8 offer ?
Echo Canyon K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Echo Canyon K-8 part of?
Echo Canyon K-8 is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District.
In what neighborhood is Echo Canyon K-8 located?
Echo Canyon K-8 is located in the Arcadia neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ.
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