Ala San Tan
Tel:
(480) 420-2100
Ala San Tan serves 636 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ala San Tan placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ala San Tan places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ala San Tan's student population of 636 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 636 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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School Comparison
Ala San Tan is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ala San Tan is 0.50, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #371 out of 2111 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 19:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 45% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 68% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | American Leadership Academy Inc. School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ala San Tan is Cavit - Poston Butte High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Skyline Ranch Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Queen Creek Skyline Ranch Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 711 students
0.9 miles
1084 W. San Tan Hills
Queen Creek, AZ 85243
(480) 888-7520 0.9 PK-8 711 - Queen Creek San Tan Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 637 students
1.3 miles
2500 W. San Tan Heights Boulev
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-2930 1.3 PK-8 637 - Florence Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy Grades: K-8 | 759 students
1.4 miles
35900 N. Charbray Drive
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-7600 1.4 K-8 759 - Gilbert Leading Edge Academy Mountain View Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 356 students
1.6 miles
4815 W. Hunt Highway
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 655-6787 1.6 K-8 356 - Queen Creek Eduprize School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 1,619 student
1.9 miles
4567 W. Roberts
Queen Creek, AZ 85242
(480) 888-1610 1.9 K-8 1,619
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