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Black Mountain Elementary School

33606 N 60th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Black Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Black Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Black Mountain Elementary School's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
492 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Black Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Mountain Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#242 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Black Mountain Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Black Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Black Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Black Mountain Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Black Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Black Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
6%
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White
80%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Black Mountain Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Black Mountain Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Black Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Black Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Black Mountain Elementary School is ranked #242 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Black Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Black Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lone Mountain Elementary School, Desert Willow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Black Mountain Elementary School?
492 students attend Black Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Black Mountain Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Mountain Elementary School?
Black Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Black Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Black Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Black Mountain Elementary School part of?
Black Mountain Elementary School is part of Cave Creek Unified District (4244) School District.
In what neighborhood is Black Mountain Elementary School located?
Black Mountain Elementary School is located in the Pinnacle Peak neighborhood of Cave Creek, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Pinnacle Peak.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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