Serving 199 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Stepping Stones Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 199 students
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stepping Stones Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Stepping Stones Academy's student population of 199 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stepping Stones Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stepping Stones Academy is 0.33, 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
#512 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
81%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stepping Stones Academy's ranking?
Stepping Stones Academy is ranked #512 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Stepping Stones Academy often compared to?
Stepping Stones Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Mountain School, Ridgeline Inc. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Stepping Stones Academy?
199 students attend Stepping Stones Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Stepping Stones Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Stepping Stones Academy offer ?
Stepping Stones Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Stepping Stones Academy part of?
Stepping Stones Academy is part of Stepping Stones Academy (10966) School District.
In what neighborhood is Stepping Stones Academy located?
Stepping Stones Academy is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 25 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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