Serving 462 students in grades 4-8, Choice Learning 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 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: R E Simpson School serves the eastern part of its school district in Phoenix, AZ, encompassing an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance to the zone's edge of about 0.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Choice Learning Academy's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Choice Learning 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 Choice Learning Academy is 0.49, 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
#1863 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-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 Choice Learning Academy's ranking?
Choice Learning Academy is ranked #1863 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Choice Learning Academy often compared to?
Choice Learning Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fountain Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Choice Learning Academy?
462 students attend Choice Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Choice Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Choice Learning Academy?
Choice Learning Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Choice Learning Academy offer ?
Choice Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Choice Learning Academy part of?
Choice Learning Academy is part of Alhambra Elementary District (4280).
In what neighborhood is Choice Learning Academy located?
Choice Learning Academy is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
School Reviews
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