Scottsdale students score high on Stanford 9 test

Scottsdale schools upheld their record of strong academic success by significantly exceeding the state average score in reading, mathematics and language for every grade level tested on the 2004 Stanford 9 test. The test results were released today by the Arizona Department of Education.

“Schools are all about kids and learning, and these wonderful test results show that our Scottsdale schools understand that,” said Dr. John M. Baracy, superintendent of the Scottsdale Unified School District. “We have more schools rated Excelling than any other district in Arizona, and these scores are an affirmation of our commitment to making sure we provide the best possible education to all children, in all schools, at all grade levels.”

In the testing, which involved students in grades 2 through 9, Scottsdale students scored significantly above the state average in all three categories for all eight grade levels. Scottsdale scores exceeded the state average by 13 to 22 percentage points.

Here are the scores for Scottsdale schools, showing the district average, state average and the difference.

Grade 2

• Reading: Scottsdale 73, Arizona 57, Difference: 16 points
• Math: Scottsdale 78, Arizona 63, Difference: 15 points
• Language: Scottsdale 66, Arizona 48, Difference: 18 points

Grade 3

• Reading: Scottsdale 71, Arizona 54, Difference: 17 points
• Math: Scottsdale 75, Arizona 59, Difference: 16 points
• Language: Scottsdale 76, Arizona 59, Difference: 17 points

Grade 4

• Reading: Scottsdale 76, Arizona 56, Difference: 20 points
• Math: Scottsdale 78, Arizona 59, Difference: 19 points
• Language: Scottsdale 68, Arizona 50, Difference: 18 points

Grade 5

• Reading: Scottsdale 76, Arizona 54, Difference: 22 points
• Math: Scottsdale 83, Arizona 63, Difference: 20 points
• Language: Scottsdale 68, Arizona 48, Difference: 20 points

Grade 6

• Reading: Scottsdale 70, Arizona 56, Difference: 14 points
• Math: Scottsdale 78, Arizona 65, Difference: 13 points
• Language: Scottsdale 63, Arizona 46, Difference: 17 points

Grade 7

• Reading: Scottsdale 71, Arizona 54, Difference: 17 points
• Math: Scottsdale 75, Arizona 61, Difference: 14 points
• Language: Scottsdale 76, Arizona 57, Difference: 19 points

Grade 8

• Reading: Scottsdale 71, Arizona 54, Difference: 17 points
• Math: Scottsdale 73, Arizona 59, Difference: 14 points
• Language: Scottsdale 70, Arizona 50, Difference: 20 points

Grade 9

• Reading: Scottsdale 57, Arizona 41, Difference: 16 points
• Math: Scottsdale 78, Arizona 63, Difference: 15 points
• Language: Scottsdale 57, Arizona 41, Difference: 16 points

Individual school results will be available beginning August 17 on the district Web site, www.susd.org

ADE is expected to release results of 2004 AIMS testing in the next few weeks. A year ago, 19 Scottsdale schools received the highest possible ranking – Excelling – more than any other Arizona district.

“Teachers and parents deserve as much credit as the children for these great results,” Dr. Baracy said. “Their dedication and support makes the success of our children possible.”

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