Arches Academy (Closed 2024)

1150 W Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 53 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment was 40% 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-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
#1602 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
34%
≤10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
60%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Arches Academy (92980) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arches Academy's ranking?
Arches Academy is ranked #1602 out of 1,921 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Arches Academy?
53 students attend Arches Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Arches Academy students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Arches Academy offer ?
Arches Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arches Academy part of?
Arches Academy is part of Arches Academy (92980) School District.

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