Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Self Development Academy-phoenix 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 289 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Self Development Academy-phoenix's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Self Development Academy-phoenix 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 Self Development Academy-phoenix is 0.50, which is less 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
#1251 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
69%
47%
Black
16%
6%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Self Development Academy-phoenix's ranking?
Self Development Academy-phoenix is ranked #1251 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Self Development Academy-phoenix?
289 students attend Self Development Academy-phoenix.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Self Development Academy-phoenix students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Self Development Academy-phoenix offer ?
Self Development Academy-phoenix offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Self Development Academy-phoenix part of?
Self Development Academy-phoenix is part of Self Development Academy-Phoenix (92381) School District.
In what neighborhood is Self Development Academy-phoenix located?
Self Development Academy-phoenix is located in the Encanto Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 15 other public schools located in Encanto Village.
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