Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School's student population of 488 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Motto
Prep for college. Prep for careers. Prep for life.
School Rankings
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#117 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
36%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
41%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School's ranking?
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School is ranked #117 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School?
488 students attend Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School offer ?
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School part of?
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School is part of ASU Preparatory Academy (91307) School District.
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