Serving 872 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Leading Edge Academy Maricopa 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 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 872 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa's student population of 872 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
872 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Average Class Size
21 students
School Rankings
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa 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 Leading Edge Academy Maricopa is 0.71, 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
#989 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Hispanic
44%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Black
15%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
White
28%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leading Edge Academy Maricopa's ranking?
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa is ranked #989 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
872 students attend Leading Edge Academy Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Leading Edge Academy Maricopa students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leading Edge Academy Maricopa?
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
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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