Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain
Tel:
(623)474-2120
- Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain serves 1,115 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain's student population of 1,115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,115 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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School Comparison
- Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,897 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The diversity score of Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain is 0.35, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #935 out of 1897 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 19:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 80% | 45% |
| Black | 12% | 5% |
| White | 6% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | P.L.C. Charter Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain is West-mec - Tolleson Union High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Dos Rios Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tolleson Dos Rios Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 721 students
0.5 miles
2150 S. 87th Avenue
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623)474-7000 0.5 K-8 721 - Tolleson Hurley Ranch Elementary School Grades: 3-8 | 814 students
0.9 miles
8950 W. Illini St.
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623)478-5005 0.9 3-8 814 - Tolleson Union Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 356 students
1.0 miles
3834 S. 91st Ave.
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623)478-5005 1.0 PK-2 356 - Phoenix Sun Canyon School Grades: PK-5 | 675 students
1.2 miles
8150 W. Durango
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623)707-2000 1.2 PK-5 675 - Tolleson Country Place Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 941 students
1.4 miles
10207 W. Country Place Blvd.
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623)478-5600 1.4 K-8 941
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