Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Calibre Academy Surprise ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calibre Academy Surprise's student population of 538 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring learners to soar through academic excellence
School Rankings
Calibre Academy Surprise ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calibre Academy Surprise is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#803 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
40%
49%
Black
7%
6%
White
41%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calibre Academy Surprise's ranking?
Calibre Academy Surprise is ranked #803 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Calibre Academy Surprise often compared to?
Calibre Academy Surpriseis often viewed alongside schools like Imagine Surprise Middle School, Mountain View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Calibre Academy Surprise?
538 students attend Calibre Academy Surprise.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Calibre Academy Surprise students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calibre Academy Surprise?
Calibre Academy Surprise has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Calibre Academy Surprise offer ?
Calibre Academy Surprise offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Calibre Academy Surprise part of?
Calibre Academy Surprise is part of Calibre Academy (79055) School District.
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