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Hohokam Traditional School

Public | PK-6 | 535 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 15, 2003

I feel that this school is in need of a make over by starting with a new principal. Most of the teachers are great , but some are in need of some TLC towards children and basic understandings
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2003

Kevin Flynn does an outstanding job as Hohokam's principal. He does not ever hesitate to answer questions and has always been fair, honest and prompt in any matters, positive or the occasional negative- His staff serves as an example of his philosopies, following the same standards that he consistently demonstrates.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 11, 2003

I feel this school has several areas in need of improvement. Safety , teaching , and a principal who stays on campus to tend any problems that arrise. Communication is a must also. I feel this school has many faults. I feel this school could be alot better if it had a solid discipline code which is for all the students not just one or two here and there and a stronger teaching goals. They also need to bring out a stronger level of supervision on the playground and cafeteria. Be consistent with all the students would make less problems down the line.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2003

The teachers are wonderful and highly capable. The school's leadership suffers because the principal is not there enough. Parents are not as involved as they should be. The teachers make up for the other areas that are lacking.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2003

I am sad to see that the current principal does not allow scouting in his school. Hohokam used to have the largest amount of Girl Scout troops in the neighborhood, and since this principal has been there, there are no longer scouts at Hohokam. Very sad, considering what a great program Girl Scouts has to offer.


Posted May 1, 2003

While some of the teachers are great, others should really not be around children.


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
53%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

75 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
58%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

  • In 2010-2011, this school was designated "Highly Performing".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Performing Plus".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Performing Plus".

About the tests


Arizona uses AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles to indicate schools' overall performance each year. For elementary and middle schools, the profiles are based on current and historical aggregated AIMS results, MAP results and whether or not the school made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). For high schools, AIMS results, AYP status and graduation/dropout rates are used. Schools are identified as Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus, Performing, Underperforming, Failing to Meet Academic Standards or Pending.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 43% 41%
White 42% 45%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6% 6%
Black 5% 6%
Asian 3% 3%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 59%N/A51%
English language learners 20%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 91% 81%
English 3% 12%
Vietnamese 3% 1%
Navajo 1% 2%
Other Non-Indian 1% 1%
Pima 1% 0%
Russian 1% 0%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 13N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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8451 E. Oak Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
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