Shumway Leadership Academy serves 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Shumway Leadership Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shumway Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Shumway Leadership Academy's student population of 502 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shumway Leadership Academy is ranked within the top 50% 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 Shumway Leadership Academy is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#888 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
52%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
26%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shumway Leadership Academy's ranking?
Shumway Leadership Academy is ranked #888 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Shumway Leadership Academy?
502 students attend Shumway Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Shumway Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shumway Leadership Academy?
Shumway Leadership Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shumway Leadership Academy offer ?
Shumway Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Shumway Leadership Academy part of?
Shumway Leadership Academy is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Grading Period Ends - LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
December 21, 2023 (Thursday)
First Day Back for Students
January 09, 2024 (Tuesday)
Grading Period Ends - LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
March 08, 2024 (Friday)
First Day Back for Students
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
High School Graduations - Last Day of School (1/2 DAY)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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