Serving 809 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Asante Preparatory Academy 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 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Asante Preparatory Academy's student population of 809 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
809 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Asante Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asante Preparatory Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#724 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
51%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
29%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asante Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Asante Preparatory Academy is ranked #724 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Asante Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Asante Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Mirage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Asante Preparatory Academy?
809 students attend Asante Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Asante Preparatory Academy students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Asante Preparatory Academy?
Asante Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Asante Preparatory Academy offer ?
Asante Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Asante Preparatory Academy part of?
Asante Preparatory Academy is part of Dysart Unified District (4243) School District.
In what neighborhood is Asante Preparatory Academy located?
Asante Preparatory Academy is located in the Asante neighborhood of Surprise, AZ.
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