Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sun Valley Academy-avondale 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sun Valley Academy-avondale's student population of 332 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sun Valley Academy-avondale ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sun Valley Academy-avondale is 0.62, 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
#1205 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
57%
47%
Black
21%
6%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
29%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sun Valley Academy-avondale's ranking?
Sun Valley Academy-avondale is ranked #1205 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sun Valley Academy-avondale?
332 students attend Sun Valley Academy-avondale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sun Valley Academy-avondale students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sun Valley Academy-avondale offer ?
Sun Valley Academy-avondale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sun Valley Academy-avondale part of?
Sun Valley Academy-avondale is part of Morrison Education Group Inc. (1001157) School District.
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