Orangedale Junior High Prep Academy (Closed 2014)
- Orangedale Junior High Prep Academy served 472 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 54% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 472 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 63% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 78% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 71% | 45% |
| Black | 13% | 5% |
| White | 11% | 38% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Balsz Elementary School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
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- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Orangedale Junior High Prep Academy is Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Orangedale Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 13 students
0.1 miles
5048 E Oak St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)629-6820 0.1 PK 13 - Phoenix Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 350 students
0.6 miles
4837 E. Mcdowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)244-9855 0.6 K-12 350 - Phoenix Griffith Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 513 students
0.7 miles
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Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)629-6700 0.7 PK-8 513 - Phoenix Brunson-lee Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 384 students
0.8 miles
1350 N. 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)629-6900 0.8 PK-6 384 - Phoenix Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 539 students
0.9 miles
3102 North 56th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602)438-7045 0.9 K-12 539
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