Amerischools - Camelback serves 125 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Amerischools - Camelback placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amerischools - Camelback ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Amerischools - Camelback's student population of 125 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amerischools - Camelback is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Amerischools - Camelback is 0.74, which is more 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
#1205 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
39%
47%
Black
29%
6%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
19%
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 Amerischools - Camelback's ranking?
Amerischools - Camelback is ranked #1205 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Amerischools - Camelback?
125 students attend Amerischools - Camelback.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Amerischools - Camelback students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Amerischools - Camelback offer ?
Amerischools - Camelback offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Amerischools - Camelback part of?
Amerischools - Camelback is part of The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) School District.
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