Serving 157 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Gervin Prep Academy's student population of 157 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
George Gervin Prep 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 George Gervin Prep Academy is 0.55, 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
#1323 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
57%
49%
Black
36%
6%
White
1%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1323 out of 1,921 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend George Gervin Prep Academy?
157 students attend George Gervin Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of George Gervin Prep Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Gervin Prep Academy?
George Gervin Prep Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does George Gervin Prep Academy offer ?
George Gervin Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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