Serving 636 students in grades Kindergarten-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 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy's student population of 636 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1623 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
85%
47%
Black
9%
6%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1623 out of 1,854 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy?
636 students attend Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy part of?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District.
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