Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy serves 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy's student population of 502 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 502 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Centerra Mirage Stem Academy is 0.63, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #791 out of 2111 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 52% | 45% |
| Black | 11% | 5% |
| White | 30% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Avondale Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Centerra Mirage Stem Academy is Basis Goodyear (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Scottsdale Basis Goodyear Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 5-10 | 217 students10
0.8 miles
15800 W Sherman Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592 0.8 5-10 217 - Scottsdale Basis Goodyear Primary Charter School
Math: 75% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 623 students10
0.8 miles
15800 W. Sherman St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592 0.8 K-5 623 - Yuma Harvest Preparatory Academy Goodyear Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 291 students10
0.8 miles
14900 W Van Buren St.
Yuma, AZ 85364
(602) 708-2334 0.8 K-8 291 - Goodyear Desert Edge High School Math: 49% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,695 student10
0.9 miles
15778 W. Yuma Road
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-7000 0.9 9-12 1,695 - Goodyear West-mec - Desert Edge High School Vocational School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-1210
0.9 miles
15778 W. Yuma Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 873-1860 0.9 9-12 n/a
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