Academy Of Excellence - Central Arizona 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 38%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(14-15)4%
5%
Asian
(14-15)4%
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)55%
45%
Black
(14-15)n/a
5%
White
(14-15)37%
40%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
44%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Academy Of Excellence Inc. 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Excellence - Central Arizona?
24 students attend Academy Of Excellence - Central Arizona.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Academy Of Excellence - Central Arizona students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What school district is Academy Of Excellence - Central Arizona part of?
Academy Of Excellence - Central Arizona is part of Academy Of Excellence Inc. School District.
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