Serving 491 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Champion Schools 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 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Champion Schools's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Champion Schools 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 Champion Schools is 0.40, 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
#1227 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)
28%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Hispanic
75%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-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 Champion Schools's ranking?
Champion Schools is ranked #1227 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
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 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Champion Schools?
491 students attend Champion Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Champion Schools students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Champion Schools?
Champion Schools has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Champion Schools offer ?
Champion Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Champion Schools part of?
Champion Schools is part of Fit Kids Inc. DBA Champion Schools (78783).
In what neighborhood is Champion Schools located?
Champion Schools is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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