Serving 102 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Amerischools Academy - Yuma ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amerischools Academy - Yuma ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Amerischools Academy - Yuma's student population of 102 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Motto
All Children are Capable of Success, No exceptions!
School Rankings
Amerischools Academy - Yuma ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amerischools Academy - Yuma is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#611 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
41%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
44%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amerischools Academy - Yuma's ranking?
Amerischools Academy - Yuma is ranked #611 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Amerischools Academy - Yuma?
102 students attend Amerischools Academy - Yuma.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Amerischools Academy - Yuma students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amerischools Academy - Yuma?
Amerischools Academy - Yuma has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amerischools Academy - Yuma offer ?
Amerischools Academy - Yuma offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amerischools Academy - Yuma part of?
Amerischools Academy - Yuma is part of The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) School District.
In what neighborhood is Amerischools Academy - Yuma located?
Amerischools Academy - Yuma is located in the Central City neighborhood of Yuma, AZ.
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