Serving 633 students in grades Kindergarten-12, The Paideia Of South Phoenix 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 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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-12
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Paideia Of South Phoenix's student population of 633 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Paideia Of South Phoenix 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 Paideia Of South Phoenix is 0.46, 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
#1172 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
71%
47%
Black
20%
6%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
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 Paideia Of South Phoenix's ranking?
The Paideia Of South Phoenix is ranked #1172 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are The Paideia Of South Phoenix often compared to?
The Paideia Of South Phoenixis often viewed alongside schools like Maxine O Bush Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend The Paideia Of South Phoenix?
633 students attend The Paideia Of South Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of The Paideia Of South Phoenix students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does The Paideia Of South Phoenix offer ?
The Paideia Of South Phoenix offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is The Paideia Of South Phoenix part of?
The Paideia Of South Phoenix is part of The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) School District.
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