Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, The Creighton Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Creighton Academy's student population of 288 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 64% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Creighton Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Creighton Academy is 0.32, 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
#1779 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
82%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Creighton Academy's ranking?
The Creighton Academy is ranked #1779 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are The Creighton Academy often compared to?
The Creighton Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend The Creighton Academy?
288 students attend The Creighton Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of The Creighton Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Creighton Academy?
The Creighton Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Creighton Academy offer ?
The Creighton Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is The Creighton Academy part of?
The Creighton Academy is part of Creighton Elementary District (4263) School District.
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