1150 W Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Arches Academy serves 55 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Arches Academy 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 ≤20% (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% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 55 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤20% (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:

School Overview

Arches Academy's student population of 55 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Arches Academy 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 Arches Academy is 0.46, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
46%
Black
7%
6%
White
71%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ.
Diversity Score
0.46
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arches Academy's ranking?

Arches Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Arches Academy?

55 students attend Arches Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Arches Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 55 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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