Serving 10 students in grades 7-12, A. C. E. ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. C. E. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
A. C. E.'s student population of 10 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of A. C. E. is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
10%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
30%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
23%
11%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average).
How many students attend A. C. E.?
10 students attend A. C. E..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of A. C. E. students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, and 10% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. C. E.?
A. C. E. has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does A. C. E. offer ?
A. C. E. offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is A. C. E. part of?
A. C. E. is part of Marana Unified District (4404) School District.
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