The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 40%) for the 2015-16 school year.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (15-16)
66 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)75-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-74%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)3%
5%
Asian
(15-16)3%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)16%
45%
Black
(15-16)6%
5%
White
(15-16)69%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
5%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tempe Preparatory Junior Academy (89947) School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tempe Preparatory Junior Academy?
66 students attend Tempe Preparatory Junior Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Tempe Preparatory Junior Academy students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Tempe Preparatory Junior Academy offer ?
Tempe Preparatory Junior Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Tempe Preparatory Junior Academy part of?
Tempe Preparatory Junior Academy is part of Tempe Preparatory Junior Academy (89947) School District.
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