Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025-26)

4837 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Bottom 50%

Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 452 students
Minority Enrollment: 92%
: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
: Bottom 50%
: 14% (Btm 50%)
: 25% (Btm 50%)
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix's student population of 452 students has grown by 43% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix
Kind	26
1	27
2	29
3	45
4	26
5	41
6	37
7	52
8	42
9	41
10	31
11	27
12	28

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Total Students

452 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix
2023	380
2022	383
2021	363
2020	315
2019	315
2018	330
2017	330
2016	300
2015	303
2014	253
2013	323
2012	349
2011	267
2010	256
2009	268

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

n/a

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (AZ)

#1474 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix
2023	#1474
2022	#1393
2021	#1450
2019	#1612
2018	#1744
2017	#1156
2016	#1324
2015	#1709
2014	#1039
2013	#1157
2012	#1249

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14%

34%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District
2023	14%	34%	14%
2022	18%	35%	18%
2021	11%	32%	11%
2019	22%	45%	22%
2018	17%	45%	17%
2017	32%	42%	32%
2016	27%	39%	27%
2015	17%	38%	17%
2014	52%	63%	52%
2013	52%	63%	52%
2012	47%	63%	47%

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25%

40%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District
2022	25%	40%	25%
2021	20%	39%	20%
2019	32%	45%	32%
2018	27%	44%	17%
2017	32%	42%	32%
2016	22%	40%	22%
2015	17%	38%	17%
2014	77%	79%	77%
2013	72%	78%	72%
2012	72%	77%	72%
2011	67%	77%	67%

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6-9%

24%

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

17:1

American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District
2023	1%	5%	1%
2021	1%	5%	1%
2020	1%	6%	1%
2019	1%	6%	1%
2016	1%	5%	1%
2015	1%	5%	1%
2014	1%	5%	1%
2013	1%	5%	1%
2012	3%	5%	3%
2011	3%	7%	3%
2010	4%	6%	4%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District
2023	9%	3%	9%
2022	10%	3%	10%
2021	9%	3%	9%
2020	9%	3%	9%
2019	9%	3%	9%
2018	4%	3%	4%
2017	4%	3%	4%
2016	3%	3%	3%
2015	3%	3%	3%
2014	2%	3%	2%
2013	3%	3%	3%
2012	1%	3%	1%
2011	1%	3%	1%
2010	4%	3%	4%
2009	5%	3%	5%

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Hispanic

26%

48%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District
2023	25%	47%	25%
2022	20%	47%	20%
2021	19%	46%	19%
2020	15%	45%	15%
2019	15%	45%	15%
2018	20%	45%	20%
2017	20%	45%	20%
2016	21%	45%	21%
2015	18%	45%	18%
2014	19%	44%	19%
2013	15%	43%	15%
2012	16%	43%	16%
2011	16%	42%	16%
2010	29%	41%	29%
2009	34%	41%	34%

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Black

53%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District
2023	56%	6%	56%
2022	57%	6%	57%
2021	57%	6%	57%
2020	60%	5%	60%
2019	60%	5%	60%
2018	54%	5%	54%
2017	54%	5%	54%
2016	51%	5%	51%
2015	48%	5%	48%
2014	50%	5%	50%
2013	47%	5%	47%
2012	43%	5%	43%
2011	32%	5%	32%
2010	23%	6%	23%
2009	18%	6%	18%

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White

34%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District
2023	7%	35%	7%
2022	11%	35%	11%
2021	12%	36%	12%
2020	14%	38%	14%
2019	14%	38%	14%
2018	22%	38%	22%
2017	22%	38%	22%
2016	24%	39%	24%
2015	30%	40%	30%
2014	27%	41%	27%
2013	33%	42%	33%
2012	37%	42%	37%
2011	48%	42%	48%
2010	40%	44%	40%
2009	37%	44%	37%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District
2023	2%	4%	2%
2022	2%	4%	2%
2021	2%	4%	2%
2020	1%	3%	1%
2019	1%	3%	1%
2013	1%	2%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.64

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District
2023	0.62	0.65	0.62
2022	0.62	0.65	0.62
2021	0.62	0.66	0.62
2020	0.60	0.65	0.60
2019	0.60	0.65	0.60
2018	0.62	0.65	0.62
2017	0.62	0.65	0.62
2016	0.64	0.65	0.64
2015	0.65	0.64	0.65
2014	0.65	0.64	0.65
2013	0.65	0.64	0.65
2012	0.67	0.64	0.67
2011	0.66	0.65	0.66
2010	0.71	0.64	0.71
2009	0.72	0.64	0.72

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≥80%

77%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District
2023	80%	77%
2022	80%	77%	80%
2021	80%	76%	80%
2020	80%	76%	80%
2019	80%	78%	80%
2018	80%	78%	80%
2017	80%	78%	80%
2016	80%	80%	80%
2015	50%	79%	50%
2014	80%	77%	80%
2013	50%	76%	50%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

66%

40%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District
2023	96%	39%	96%
2022	96%	29%	96%
2021	96%	42%	96%
2020	96%	43%	96%
2019	96%	43%	96%
2018	90%	42%	90%
2017	90%	42%	90%
2016	87%	33%	87%
2015	88%	34%	88%
2014	77%	36%	77%
2013	73%	37%	73%
2012	68%	36%	68%
2011	61%	36%	61%
2010	54%	38%	54%
2009	44%	39%	44%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District
2023	3%	7%	3%
2020	2%	7%	2%
2019	2%	7%	2%
2018	1%	9%	1%
2017	1%	9%	1%
2016	2%	11%	2%
2015	2%	5%	2%
2014	4%	14%	4%
2013	2%	10%	2%
2012	3%	11%	3%
2011	7%	10%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix's ranking?

Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is ranked #1474 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.

What schools are Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix often compared to?

Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenixis often viewed alongside schools like Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus, Biltmore Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.

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

14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).

What is the graduation rate of Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix?

The graduation rate of Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.

How many students attend Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix?

452 students attend Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

53% of Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What grades does Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix offer ?

Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix part of?

Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is part of Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District.

In what neighborhood is Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix located?

Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is located in the Camelback East Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 26 other public schools located in Camelback East Village.