Orangedale Junior High Prep Academy (Closed 2014)

5048 East Oak St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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 Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)
54%
63%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)
65%
78%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
4%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
71%
47%
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Black
13%
6%
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White
10%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.47
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Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
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Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Orangedale Junior High Prep Academy?
472 students attend Orangedale Junior High Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Orangedale Junior High Prep Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orangedale Junior High Prep Academy?
Orangedale Junior High Prep Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orangedale Junior High Prep Academy offer ?
Orangedale Junior High Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Orangedale Junior High Prep Academy part of?
Orangedale Junior High Prep Academy is part of Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District.

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