Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (89914) School District

3535 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85008-3847
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (89914) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 439 students in Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (89914) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (89914) School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,478 Schools
# Students
439 Students
1,110,658 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
62,141 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (89914) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#451 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
14%
34%
25%
40%
6-9%
24%
(21-22)
≥80%
77%
(2022-23)
45%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
11%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
49%
% Black
54%
6%
% White
8%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,515 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,811 is less than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,515
$11,558
Spending / Student
$8,811
$11,459

Best Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (89914) School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4837 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-9855
Gr: K-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (89914) School District?
Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (89914) School District manages 1 public schools serving 439 students.
What is the rank of Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (89914) School District?
Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (89914) School District is ranked #470 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (bottom 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 Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (89914) School District?
54% of Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (89914) School District students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (89914) School District?
Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (89914) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (89914) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,811 is less than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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