Tempe Preparatory Junior Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
School Overview
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: 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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