Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy 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 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bret R. Tarver serves the southeast part of Phoenix, AZ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy's student population of 617 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy is 0.21, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1463 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
89%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.9%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
11%
7%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy's ranking?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy is ranked #1463 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy often compared to?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Long by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy?
617 students attend Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy offer ?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy part of?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282).
In what neighborhood is Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy located?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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