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Avalon Elementary School vs. Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy

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School Overview

School
Avalon Elementary School
1045 S San Marcos Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
35900 N Charbray Dr
Florence, AZ 85132
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Avalon Elementary School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 742 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy ranks in the top 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 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
298 students
742 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Avalon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Avalon Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
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43 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
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17:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1340 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#941 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Avalon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
30%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avalon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avalon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Avalon Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
32
64
Grade 1 Students
36
63
Grade 2 Students
43
80
Grade 3 Students
39
76
Grade 4 Students
36
84
Grade 5 Students
41
94
Grade 6 Students
35
95
Grade 7 Students
18
96
Grade 8 Students
18
90

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Avalon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Avalon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
40%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Avalon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Avalon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
49%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Avalon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Avalon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Avalon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Avalon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Avalon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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