Serving 799 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Leading Edge Maricopa ranks in the bottom 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 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 69% 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: 799 students
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leading Edge Maricopa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Leading Edge Maricopa's student population of 799 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
799 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Leading Edge Maricopa 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 Leading Edge Maricopa is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
43%
47%
Black
14%
6%
White
31%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
19%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leading Edge Maricopa's ranking?
Leading Edge Maricopa is ranked #981 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Leading Edge Maricopa often compared to?
Leading Edge 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Leading Edge Maricopa?
799 students attend Leading Edge Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Leading Edge Maricopa students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% 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 grades does Leading Edge Maricopa offer ?
Leading Edge Maricopa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Leading Edge Maricopa part of?
Leading Edge Maricopa is part of Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) School District.
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