Strategic Dashboard
Student achievement, academic success and a sense of belonging for all are at the heart of everything we do in the Scottsdale Unified School District. Our talented and dedicated staff, parents, volunteers and community partners inspire students to learn and ultimately lead. It is that expectation that informs our strategic plan, our goal areas and our initiatives going forward.
Our Stategic Plan identified 5 Goal Areas. This dashboard allows stakeholders to view the district's progress toward each of these goals by clicking on the individual Indicators below. You will see indicators grouped within goal areas.
Strategic Goals
- GOAL 1 – ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE:
- GOAL 2 – CULTURE AND CLIMATE:
- GOAL 3 – TALENTED AND QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS:
- GOAL 4 – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIP:
- GOAL 5 – OPTIMIZED RESOURCES:
GOAL 1 – ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE:
GOAL 2 – CULTURE AND CLIMATE:
GOAL 3 – TALENTED AND QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS:
GOAL 4 – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIP:
GOAL 5 – OPTIMIZED RESOURCES:
Vision – Mission – Values
Vision
Engaging all students in world-class, future-focused learning
Mission
We inspire, motivate, and empower all to think critically, act collaboratively, and embrace diversity for a life of intellectual exploration, community engagement, and personal growth.
Values
Excellence: We nurture a growth-minded culture of high expectations, creativity, persistence, and self-discipline.
Integrity: We demonstrate honesty, transparency, and reliability through our words and actions.
Empathy: We welcome all with kindness, love, compassion, and joy.
Trust: We earn the confidence of stakeholders through accountability, openness, and authenticity.
Inclusion: We create an equitable environment where everyone is respected, is treated with dignity, and has a sense of belonging.
Unity: We connect across communities to advance educational opportunities for all.
Auditor General Reports
Indicators
- Academic Excellence
- Talented and Qualified Professionals
- Culture and Climate
- Community Engagement and Partnership
- Optimized Resources
Academic Excellence
Challenge and inspire students to reach high levels of achievement so they thrive as confident, dynamic, future-ready learners equipped to pursue their passions and ambitions.
Academic Proficiency
KPI: Increase the percent of students showing academic proficiency in 3rd grade ELA, 8th grade Math, 9th grade ACT Aspire, and 11th grade ACT Composite.
3rd Grade ELA
8th Grade Math
9th Grade ACT Aspire Science
KPI: Increase the percent of students showing academic proficiency in 9th grade ACT Aspire Science.
Performance Target: Increase 9th grade ACT Aspire Science proficiency by 3%
| School Year | 9th Grade ACT Aspire Science Proficiency |
|---|---|
| 2021-2022 (Baseline Data) | 35 |
| 2022-2023 | 38 |
| 2023-2024 | 34 |
| 2024-2025 | |
| 2025-2026 |
11th Grade ACT Composite Score
Minimal Proficiency - Math
KPI: Decrease percentage of students scoring minimally proficient in math on state assessment.
Decrease by 3% or more at the middle level:
- 6th Grade Math = 25%
- 7th Grade Math = 32%
- 8th Grade Math = 30%
| School Year | 6th Grade Math | 7th Grade Math | 8th Grade Math |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 (Baseline Data) | 28 | 35 | 33 |
| 2023-2024 | 27 | 33 | 35 |
| 2024-2025 | |||
| 2025-2026 |
Algebra I
Additional KPIs
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- Additional KPI A: Increase CTE program completers and industry certifications.
- Increase college enrollment and student persistence (students who return for a second year.)
- Increase or maintain graduation rates.
- Increase the percent of students enrolled and earning a C or higher in AP, IB or Dual Enrollment courses.
- Increase the percent of students across demographics (including underrepresented populations) enrolled in college- level courses (AP, IB, Dual Enrollment).
- Increase the number of our Quality First early learning program ratings of 4 or 5 stars by EOY 25-26.
Talented and Qualified Professionals
Attract, hire, develop, support, and retain highly qualified, passionate, and talented professionals.
Staff Retention
KPI: Increase the retention rate of quality employees from one school year to the next -- per employee classification.
(Exempt retirements, separations due to performance, and those moving from area)
| Employee Group | SY 22-23 | SY 23-24 | SY 24-25 | SY 22-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative | 89.29% | 97.83% | ||
| Certified | 82.48% | 92.20% | ||
| Class Exempt | 96.30% | 92.98% | ||
| Classified | 67.03% | 86.98% |
Additional KPIs
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- Increase the number of pathways (opportunities for ongoing development to increase capacity in current position or for career growth) -- certified, classified and admin.
- Support retention by offering a superior compensation package -- fostering an environment where employees feel valued.
- Increase the percent of positive responses to professional learning experiences reported by teachers.
- Maintain or increase the percent of appropriately certified teachers.
- Create systems for improved recruitment and hiring practices to minimize position vacancies.
Culture and Climate
Cultivate positive relationships to build an inclusive, equitable, nurturing environment that creates conditions for highly effective teaching, learning, and leading.
Student Attendance
Extracurricular Activities Participation
KPI: Increase the percent of students participating in extracurricular and co-curricular activities.
Results: A data base has been established to collect baseline numbers specific to students participating in extracurricular and co-curricular activities on campus. In addition to the collection of club names and purpose, such will be categorized as academic, athletic, service, and social/special interest.
| School Year | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| 2022-2023 (Baseline Data) | 3300 |
| 2023-2024 | 3537 |
| 2024-2025 | |
| 2025-2026 | |
| 2026-2027 |
Additional KPIs
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- Reduce the total number of staff "excessive absences."
- Increase the percent of students, staff and families indicating positive choices (agree and strongly agree) on key satisfaction indicators measured in school level climate surveys.
- Increase participation rate on school level climate surveys -- all stakeholders.
- Decrease the number of discipline incidents for students.
- Increase the percentage of students reporting Protective Factors (opportunities for prosocial involvement) in school
- Decrease the percentage of students reporting risk factors (low commitment to school).
- Increase the number of *extracurricular (e.g., sports, clubs) and co-curricular activities (e.g., fine arts and drama, music/band).
Community Engagement and Partnership
Mentorships, Externships & Internships
KPI: Increase the percent of students successfully participating in mentorships, externships, and internships. Performance Target= Establish a system for tracking the number of opportunities and student participation. Identify and develop formal and informal opportunities for students to participate in mentorships/externships and service learning -- as listed in HSPG.
Results:
- Broke off internships from the externships and mentorships so that CTE could offer pathway internships that are aligned to industry.
- Opportunities will be entered in the Major Clarity platform for students to see and apply for as a senior in a CTE pathway.
- Major Clarity will track other work-based learning opportunities and hours completed. This can include the tracking of volunteer hours for students.
- Externships and mentorships will be expanded through the creation of the new course "Community Volunteering" course created for students to gain short-term experience
Additional KPIs
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- Increase the number of formal community partnerships that enhance opportunities for students and/or staff.
- Increase the number of service-learning projects and opportunities in which students can volunteer.
- Increase the percent of students participating in service- learning opportunities and/or volunteering.
Optimized Resources
Increase Student Enrollment
Increase use of District Land Assets
KPI: Develop a plan to increase effective use of the district's land assets.
Performance Target/Outcome 2023-24:
- Develop a decison-making matrix for land and facility uses.
- Deliver at least one proposal(s) for Governing Board review by EOY.
2023-2024 EOY Outcome: Matrix was developed and approved by Governing Board.
Additional KPIs
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- Increase Average Daily Membership (ADM).
- Increase per-pupil classroom spending resource categories (Instruction, Student Support, and Instructional Support)
- Develop and implement staff ratios for certified, classified, and administrative school staff (including a review of class size parameters).
- Develop a system and process to monitor utilization of district resources (software, facilities, supplemental teaching materials, etc.) to ensure efficient use and equity of access.
- Increase job embedded time for teachers to plan and/or collaborate to best meet the needs of learners
- Without increasing early release time for students.
WIGs
Mathematics
By May 2025, SUSD students across each cohort (grades 4-8) will demonstrate growth across achievement bands with an increase of 3% as measured by proficiency in AASA mathematics.
Attendance
By May of 2025, SUSD will increase the average daily attendance of all students from 92.69% to 93.0
Enrollment
From May 23, 2024 to the 100th day in fiscal year 2024-2025, enrollment in grades 1-12 will increase a minimum of 1% (not including early graduates)
