Serving 66 students in grades Kindergarten-3, South Mountain Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Mountain Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
South Mountain Preparatory Academy's student population of 66 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Mountain Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Mountain Preparatory Academy is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#353 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
70%
47%
Black
20%
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
51%
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 South Mountain Preparatory Academy's ranking?
South Mountain Preparatory Academy is ranked #353 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are South Mountain Preparatory Academy often compared to?
South Mountain Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sonoran Sky Elementary School, Vista Del Sur Accelerated by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend South Mountain Preparatory Academy?
66 students attend South Mountain Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of South Mountain Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does South Mountain Preparatory Academy offer ?
South Mountain Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is South Mountain Preparatory Academy part of?
South Mountain Preparatory Academy is part of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Advance U (91329) School District.
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