Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sonoran Science Academy-peoria ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria's student population of 224 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonoran Science Academy-peoria is 0.67, 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
#810 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
21%
47%
Black
12%
6%
White
52%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoran Science Academy-peoria's ranking?
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria is ranked #810 out of 1,956 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sonoran Science Academy-peoria?
224 students attend Sonoran Science Academy-peoria.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sonoran Science Academy-peoria students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Sonoran Science Academy-peoria offer ?
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sonoran Science Academy-peoria part of?
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria is part of Daisy Education Corporation DBA. Sonoran Science A (90541) School District.
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