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Maryvale Preparatory Academy (90861) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,192 students in Maryvale Preparatory Academy (90861) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Maryvale Preparatory Academy (90861) School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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
1,192 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Maryvale Preparatory Academy (90861) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 599 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.
Overall District Rank
#299 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.1%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
86%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
% White
4%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,580 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,909 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$16,030 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$15,378 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,580
$14,457
Spending / Student
$10,909
$13,869
Best Maryvale Preparatory Academy (90861) School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4825 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 324-7609
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 324-7609
Gr: K-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maryvale Preparatory Academy (90861) School District?
Maryvale Preparatory Academy (90861) School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,192 students.
What is the rank of Maryvale Preparatory Academy (90861) School District?
Maryvale Preparatory Academy (90861) School District is ranked #313 out of 599 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maryvale Preparatory Academy (90861) School District?
86% of Maryvale Preparatory Academy (90861) School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maryvale Preparatory Academy (90861) School District?
Maryvale Preparatory Academy (90861) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Maryvale Preparatory Academy (90861) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,909 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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