Serving 272 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Great Expectations 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Expectations Academy's student population of 272 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Great Expectations 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 Great Expectations Academy is 0.58, 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
#752 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
36%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
54%
35%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
2%
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 Great Expectations Academy's ranking?
Great Expectations Academy is ranked #752 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Great Expectations Academy often compared to?
Great Expectations Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Continental Elementary School, Anza Trail, Copper View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Great Expectations Academy?
272 students attend Great Expectations Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Great Expectations Academy students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Great Expectations Academy offer ?
Great Expectations Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Great Expectations Academy part of?
Great Expectations Academy is part of Great Expectations Academy (10974) School District.
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