Serving 750 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wildflower Accelerated Academy ranks in the top 20% 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% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wildflower School serves the northwest part of Goodyear, AZ, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wildflower Accelerated Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wildflower Accelerated Academy's student population of 750 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
750 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow, Learners Forever
School Rankings
Wildflower Accelerated Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wildflower Accelerated Academy is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#342 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
58%
49%
Black
15%
6%
White
20%
33%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wildflower Accelerated Academy's ranking?
Wildflower Accelerated Academy is ranked #342 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Wildflower Accelerated Academy often compared to?
Wildflower Accelerated Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Copper Trails, Desert Star by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Wildflower Accelerated Academy?
750 students attend Wildflower Accelerated Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wildflower Accelerated Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wildflower Accelerated Academy?
Wildflower Accelerated Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wildflower Accelerated Academy offer ?
Wildflower Accelerated Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wildflower Accelerated Academy part of?
Wildflower Accelerated Academy is part of Avondale Elementary District (4272).
In what neighborhood is Wildflower Accelerated Academy located?
Wildflower Accelerated Academy is located in the Wildflower Ranch neighborhood of Goodyear, AZ.
School Reviews
Review Wildflower Accelerated Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.
