Serving 65 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary's student population of 65 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
83%
49%
Black
9%
6%
White
3%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.1%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
How many students attend Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary?
65 students attend Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary?
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary offer ?
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary part of?
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary is part of ASU Preparatory Academy (92716) School District.
In what neighborhood is Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary located?
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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