Serving 824 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Leading Edge Academy Maricopa ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa's student population of 824 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leading Edge Academy Maricopa is 0.70, which is more 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
#952 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
44%
48%
Black
16%
6%
White
29%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leading Edge Academy Maricopa's ranking?
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa is ranked #952 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Leading Edge Academy Maricopa often compared to?
Leading Edge Academy Maricopais often viewed alongside schools like Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Leading Edge Academy Maricopa?
824 students attend Leading Edge Academy Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Leading Edge Academy Maricopa students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Leading Edge Academy Maricopa offer ?
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leading Edge Academy Maricopa part of?
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa is part of Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) School District.
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