Serving 55 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Step Up School ranks in the top 50% 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 <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Step Up School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Step Up School's student population of 55 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Step Up School 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 Step Up School is 0.37, 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
#864 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
78%
47%
Black
13%
6%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Step Up School's ranking?
Step Up School is ranked #864 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Step Up School often compared to?
Step Up Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gem Charter School, Concordia Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Step Up School?
55 students attend Step Up School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Step Up School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 9% of students are White.
What grades does Step Up School offer ?
Step Up School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Step Up School part of?
Step Up School is part of STEP UP Schools Inc. (4313) School District.
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