Top Rankings
Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 386 students in Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Ball Charter School (Dobson) (79204) have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
386 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#225 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.1%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% American Indian
3%
5%
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% Asian
4%
3%
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% Hispanic
40%
49%
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% Black
13%
6%
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% White
27%
33%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,184 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,298 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
Spending
$5 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,184
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
Spending / Student
$13,298
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
Best Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2207 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204)?
Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) manages 1 public schools serving 386 students.
What is the rank of Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204)?
Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) is ranked #239 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204)?
40% of Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204)?
Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,298 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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