South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) School District

7450 S 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042-6351
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 259 students in South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
2,470 Schools
# Students
259 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) 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.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#486 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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8%
34%

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24%
40%
15-19%
24%
(2022-23)
51.4%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.66

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% American Indian
1%
5%

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% Asian
1%
3%

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% Hispanic
42%
49%

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% Black
45%
6%

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% White
4%
33%

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% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,934 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,448 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$16,030 MM

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Spending
$2 MM
$15,378 MM

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Revenue / Student
$9,934
$14,457
Spending / Student
$9,448
$13,869

Best South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Valley Prep And Arts School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4039 E Raymond St Ste 3
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(877) 225-2118
Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) School District?
South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) School District manages 1 public schools serving 259 students.
What is the rank of South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) School District?
South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) School District is ranked #518 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.
What is the racial composition of students in South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) School District?
45% of South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) School District students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) School District?
South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,448 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 05-08
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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