Sonoran Science Academy-peoria
Tel:
(623) 776-9344
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria serves 279 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria's student population of 279 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 279 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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School Comparison
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sonoran Science Academy-peoria is 0.62, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #812 out of 2111 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 19:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 45% |
| Black | 13% | 5% |
| White | 56% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Daisy Education Corporation DBA. Sonoran Science Academy Peo School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sonoran Science Academy-peoria is Starshine Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Larry C Kennedy School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Larry C Kennedy School Grades: K-8 | 563 students
0.1 miles
2702 E. Osborn
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-6000 0.1 K-8 563 - Phoenix Compass Center Grades: 4-8
0.2 miles
3609 N. 27th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-4660 0.2 4-8 n/a - Phoenix Career Success School - Sage Campus Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 164 students
0.7 miles
3120 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 285-5525 0.7 K-8 164 - Tempe Create Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 114 students
0.8 miles
2645 N. 24th St.
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 710-1101 0.8 K-5 114 - Phoenix Loma Linda Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 588 students
0.8 miles
2002 E. Clarendon Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-6000 0.8 PK-8 588
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