Serving 57 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Arches Academy 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arches Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Arches Academy's student population of 57 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arches Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arches Academy is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1848 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
75%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
29%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arches Academy's ranking?
Arches Academy is ranked #1848 out of 1,956 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Arches Academy?
57 students attend Arches Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Arches Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Arches Academy offer ?
Arches Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Arches Academy part of?
Arches Academy is part of Arches Academy (92980) School District.
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