Serving 83 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy Of Excellence 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
39%
48%
Black
54%
6%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
11%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Academy Of Excellence Inc. School District
Source: 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Excellence?
83 students attend Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Academy Of Excellence students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Academy Of Excellence offer ?
Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Academy Of Excellence part of?
Academy Of Excellence is part of Academy Of Excellence Inc. School District.
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