South Mountain Preparatory Academy

Q: What is South Mountain Preparatory Academy's ranking?

South Mountain Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%).

Q: What schools are South Mountain Preparatory Academy often compared to?

South Mountain Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Vista Del Sur Accelerated, Sonoran Sky Elementary School by visitors of our site.

Q: 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).

Q: How many students attend South Mountain Preparatory Academy?

57 students attend South Mountain Preparatory Academy.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of South Mountain Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.

Q: What grades does South Mountain Preparatory Academy offer ?

South Mountain Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3

Q: What school district is South Mountain Preparatory Academy part of?

South Mountain Preparatory Academy is part of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Advance U School District.

449 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040

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Rating

Top 50%

Tel: (602) 243-8531

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South Mountain Preparatory Academy serves 57 students in grades Kindergarten-3.

South Mountain Preparatory Academy 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 <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 57 students
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
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:

School Overview

South Mountain Preparatory Academy's student population of 57 students has grown by 96% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-3

Total Students

57 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

n/a

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of South Mountain Preparatory Academy by grade.

School Rankings

South Mountain Preparatory Academy 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 South Mountain Preparatory Academy is 0.58, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AZ)

Overall Testing Rank

#735 out of 2120 schools
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

<50%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Mountain Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

<50%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Mountain Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

n/a

17:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

58%

46%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in South Mountain Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

28%

White

36%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.58

0.65

This chart display the diversity score of South Mountain Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)

59%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Mountain Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

51%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Advance U School District

Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%).

What schools are South Mountain Preparatory Academy often compared to?

South Mountain Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Vista Del Sur Accelerated, Sonoran Sky Elementary School 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?

57 students attend South Mountain Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of South Mountain Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.

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 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 57 students
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education