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Self Development Charter School

1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
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Tel: (480) 641-2640
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Self Development Charter School serves 507 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Self Development Charter School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 62% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Self Development Charter School 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 10%)

School Overview

Self Development Charter School's student population of 507 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Charter School
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
507 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
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School Rankings

Self Development Charter School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Self Development Charter School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#156 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
10%
3%
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Hispanic
28%
46%
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Black
4%
6%
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White
47%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.69
0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
10%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Self Development Charter School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Self Development Charter School's ranking?

Self Development Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Self Development Charter School?

507 students attend Self Development Charter School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Self Development Charter School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What grades does Self Development Charter School offer ?

Self Development Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Self Development Charter School part of?

Self Development Charter School is part of Self Development Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 62% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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