Sonoran Science Academy East
Sonoran Science Academy East serves 543 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Sonoran Science Academy East placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 543 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sonoran Science Academy East's student population of 543 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
543 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade

School Rankings
Sonoran Science Academy East is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Sonoran Science Academy East 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#678 out of 2120 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%

Asian
8%
3%

Hispanic
44%
46%

Black
8%
6%

White
33%
36%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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