Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy (Closed 2024)

41900 N 42nd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85086
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy 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 was 40-44% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
#502 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
40-44%
34%
52%
40%
30-34%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
69%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
60-79%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School District Name
Edkey Inc. (85749) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy's ranking?
Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy is ranked #502 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy?
The graduation rate of Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy?
214 students attend Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy offer ?
Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy part of?
Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy is part of Edkey Inc. (85749) School District.
In what neighborhood is Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy located?
Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy is located in the Anthem neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 6 other public schools located in Anthem.

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