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Tempe Preparatory Academy vs. Center For Educational Excellence

Should you attend Tempe Preparatory Academy or Center For Educational Excellence? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Tempe Preparatory Academy
1251 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Center For Educational Excellence
1700 E Elliot Rd Ste 9
Tempe, AZ 85284
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Tempe Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Center For Educational Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 440 students in grades 6-12, Tempe Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Center For Educational Excellence ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-12
K-8
Total Students
440 students
325 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tempe Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Center For Educational Excellence over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tempe Preparatory Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Center For Educational Excellence.

Test Scores

#139 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 10%)
#157 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tempe Preparatory Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Center For Educational Excellence, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 10% in AZ)
56%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tempe Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) School District 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 Center For Educational Excellence who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc. (4347) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 10% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tempe Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) School District 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 Center For Educational Excellence who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc. (4347) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 30% in AZ)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Tempe Preparatory Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tempe Preparatory Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Center For Educational Excellence by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
38
Grade 1 Students
-
47
Grade 2 Students
-
39
Grade 3 Students
-
35
Grade 4 Students
-
42
Grade 5 Students
-
46
Grade 6 Students
72
29
Grade 7 Students
70
24
Grade 8 Students
69
25
Grade 9 Students
67
-
Grade 10 Students
57
-
Grade 11 Students
58
-
Grade 12 Students
47
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tempe Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Center For Educational Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc. (4347) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
7%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tempe Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Center For Educational Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc. (4347) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tempe Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Center For Educational Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc. (4347) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tempe Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Center For Educational Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc. (4347) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
52%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tempe Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Center For Educational Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc. (4347) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tempe Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Center For Educational Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc. (4347) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tempe Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Center For Educational Excellence, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc. (4347) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
1%
(08-09 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tempe Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Center For Educational Excellence, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc. (4347) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
(07-08 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tempe Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Center For Educational Excellence, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc. (4347) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2007-08 school year.
 
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