Starshine Academy (Closed 2023)

3535 East Mcdowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Serving 93 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Starshine Academy 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 proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
93 students
Gender %

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(17-18)
≤10%
45%
(17-18)
11-19%
44%
American Indian
9%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
59%
49%
Black
12%
6%
White
14%
33%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
86%
0.61
(17-18)
21-39%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Starshine Academy (85807) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Starshine Academy?
The graduation rate of Starshine Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Starshine Academy?
93 students attend Starshine Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Starshine Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Starshine Academy offer ?
Starshine Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Starshine Academy part of?
Starshine Academy is part of Starshine Academy (85807) School District.

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