Leading Edge Academy Maricopa
Tel:
(480) 633-0414
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa serves 668 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa's student population of 668 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type | Charter School |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
Total Students | 668 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Leading Edge Academy Maricopa is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #681 out of 2111 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 44% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 19:1 |
American Indian | 2% | 6% |
Asian | 1% | 3% |
Hispanic | 36% | 45% |
Black | 11% | 5% |
White | 42% | 38% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.65 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Leading Edge Academy Maricopa School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Leading Edge Academy Maricopa is Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Saddleback Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Maricopa Saddleback Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 577 students
0.1 miles
18600 N. Porter Road
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110 0.1 PK-6 577 - Maricopa Saddleback Preschool Grades: PK
0.1 miles
18600 N. Porter Rd.
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110 0.1 PK n/a - Chandler Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa Charter School
Grades: K-10 | 1,100 student
0.4 miles
17760 N. Regent Drive
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 413-9720 0.4 K-10 1,100 - Mesa Sequoia Pathway Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1,034 student
0.4 miles
19265 N. Porter Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4002 0.4 K-12 1,034 - Maricopa Butterfield Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 629 students
1.5 miles
43800 West Honeycutt Road
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6100 1.5 K-6 629
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