George Gervin Prep Academy

2801 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85283
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 171 students in grades Kindergarten-8, George Gervin Prep 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
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)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

George Gervin Prep Academy's student population of 171 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
171 students
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School Rankings

George Gervin Prep 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 George Gervin Prep Academy is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1495 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
32%
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20-24%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
57%
47%
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Black
33%
6%
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White
3%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Gervin Prep Academy's ranking?
George Gervin Prep Academy is ranked #1495 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are George Gervin Prep Academy often compared to?
George Gervin Prep Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Marigold School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend George Gervin Prep Academy?
171 students attend George Gervin Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of George Gervin Prep Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does George Gervin Prep Academy offer ?
George Gervin Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is George Gervin Prep Academy part of?
George Gervin Prep Academy is part of George Gervin Youth Center Inc. (90884) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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