Summit Academy
Summit Academy serves 1,215 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Summit Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Summit Academy's student population of 1,215 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,215 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Summit Academy is ranked within the top 20% 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 Summit Academy is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#292 out of 2120 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

American Indian
3%
5%

Asian
3%
3%

Hispanic
34%
46%

Black
7%
6%

White
48%
36%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Summit Academy yearly calendar below.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 3/9/2009
I think Hendrix Junior High is a great school. My children came from 8 years in a private christian school and I was petrified to put them into the public school system, but felt I needed to in order to expose them to the "real" world. Two of my children have been placed in advanced classes and have consistently made the principles honor roll, have been a member of the National Junior Honor Society and are in the school's band program. My daughter has since moved on to high school where she still maintains a very high gpa. The teachers at Hendrix care about my children and their education and make it extremely easy to approach them with any concerns or questions I may have. My son has one more year there and in 2 years, we will also be sending our youngest child there. LOVE this school - feels like family.
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