Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025-26)

2504 S 91st Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353

Bottom 50%

Serving 879 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain 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 is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 879 students
Minority Enrollment: 96%
: Bottom 50% in AZ
: 19% (Btm 50%)
: 31% (Btm 50%)
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain's student population of 879 students has declined by 30% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain
Kind	67
1	85
2	105
3	72
4	103
5	111
6	122
7	102
8	112

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Total Students

879 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain
2023	875
2022	938
2021	1,036
2020	1,256
2019	1,256
2018	1,107
2017	1,107
2016	1,149
2015	1,134
2014	1,162
2013	1,037
2012	919
2011	835
2010	813
2009	731
2008	737
2007	707

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

n/a

Year Founded

2010

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Thu. May 21, 2026

School Motto

Growth Mindset, Lead with Integrity, Own Your Actions, Worthiness, Scholar

School Rankings

Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain is 0.32, 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.

This School

State Level (AZ)

#1258 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain
2023	#1258
2022	#1348
2021	#1432
2019	#1749
2018	#1426
2017	#935
2016	#886
2015	#1111
2014	#1073
2013	#906
2012	#942

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19%

34%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain	Arizona	P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)
2023	19%	34%	19%
2022	15%	35%	15%
2021	9%	32%	9%
2019	21%	45%	21%
2018	27%	45%	27%
2017	38%	42%	38%
2016	31%	39%	31%
2015	26%	38%	26%
2014	53%	63%	53%
2013	61%	63%	61%
2012	57%	63%	57%

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31%

40%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain	Arizona	P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)
2022	31%	40%	31%
2021	24%	39%	24%
2019	28%	45%	28%
2018	33%	44%	27%
2017	38%	42%	38%
2016	41%	40%	41%
2015	38%	38%	38%
2014	76%	79%	76%
2013	77%	78%	77%
2012	75%	77%	75%
2011	76%	77%	75%

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16%

24%

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

17:1

American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2014)
Year	Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain	Arizona	P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)
2014	1%	5%	1%
2013	1%	5%	1%
2012	1%	5%	1%
2011	1%	7%	1%
2010	1%	6%	1%
2009	2%	6%	2%
2008	1%	5%	2%
2007	1%	6%	2%
2006	1%	7%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain	Arizona	P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)
2023	1%	3%	3%
2022	1%	3%	2%
2021	1%	3%	3%
2020	2%	3%	3%
2019	2%	3%	3%
2018	3%	3%	4%
2017	3%	3%	4%
2016	2%	3%	3%
2015	3%	3%	5%
2014	3%	3%	3%
2013	3%	3%	3%
2012	3%	3%	3%
2011	4%	3%	5%
2010	4%	3%	5%
2009	4%	3%	3%
2008	4%	3%	4%
2007	4%	3%	3%

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Hispanic

82%

48%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain	Arizona	P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)
2023	81%	47%	66%
2022	83%	47%	68%
2021	83%	46%	69%
2020	80%	45%	69%
2019	80%	45%	69%
2018	79%	45%	67%
2017	79%	45%	67%
2016	77%	45%	66%
2015	75%	45%	64%
2014	75%	44%	75%
2013	74%	43%	74%
2012	67%	43%	67%
2011	65%	42%	54%
2010	65%	41%	55%
2009	67%	41%	62%
2008	63%	42%	58%
2007	59%	41%	55%

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Black

11%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain	Arizona	P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)
2023	12%	6%	14%
2022	10%	6%	13%
2021	11%	6%	13%
2020	12%	5%	14%
2019	12%	5%	14%
2018	12%	5%	14%
2017	12%	5%	14%
2016	14%	5%	15%
2015	14%	5%	15%
2014	12%	5%	12%
2013	12%	5%	12%
2012	15%	5%	15%
2011	13%	5%	15%
2010	13%	6%	16%
2009	11%	6%	17%
2008	13%	6%	18%
2007	15%	5%	20%

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White

34%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain	Arizona	P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)
2023	4%	35%	15%
2022	3%	35%	14%
2021	3%	36%	13%
2020	5%	38%	13%
2019	5%	38%	13%
2018	6%	38%	15%
2017	6%	38%	15%
2016	7%	39%	16%
2015	8%	40%	16%
2014	8%	41%	8%
2013	9%	42%	9%
2012	13%	42%	13%
2011	17%	42%	25%
2010	17%	44%	23%
2009	16%	44%	16%
2008	19%	44%	18%
2007	21%	45%	20%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain	Arizona	P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)
2023	2%	4%	2%
2022	2%	4%	2%
2021	2%	4%	2%
2020	1%	3%	1%
2019	1%	3%	1%
2014	1%	2%	1%
2013	1%	2%	1%
2012	1%	2%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.32

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain	Arizona	P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)
2023	0.33	0.65	0.53
2022	0.30	0.65	0.50
2021	0.30	0.66	0.49
2020	0.35	0.65	0.49
2019	0.35	0.65	0.49
2018	0.36	0.65	0.51
2017	0.36	0.65	0.51
2016	0.39	0.65	0.52
2015	0.41	0.64	0.54
2014	0.42	0.64	0.42
2013	0.43	0.64	0.43
2012	0.52	0.64	0.52
2011	0.54	0.65	0.63
2010	0.54	0.64	0.62
2009	0.52	0.64	0.57
2008	0.56	0.63	0.60
2007	0.59	0.63	0.62

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Eligible for

75%

40%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain	Arizona	P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)
2023	36%	39%	35%
2022	54%	29%	48%
2021	63%	42%	56%
2020	70%	43%	62%
2019	70%	43%	62%
2018	59%	42%	53%
2017	59%	42%	53%
2016	70%	33%	62%
2015	64%	34%	57%
2014	65%	36%	65%
2013	64%	37%	64%
2012	58%	36%	58%
2011	56%	36%	49%
2010	53%	38%	47%
2009	40%	39%	43%
2008	38%	29%	42%
2007	28%	32%	33%

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Eligible for

51%

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain	Arizona	P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)
2023	11%	7%	9%
2022	17%	2%	14%
2021	43%	9%	34%
2020	13%	7%	11%
2019	13%	7%	11%
2018	40%	9%	32%
2017	40%	9%	32%
2016	13%	11%	11%
2015	15%	5%	13%
2014	14%	14%	14%
2013	12%	10%	12%
2012	14%	11%	14%
2011	18%	10%	14%
2010	17%	8%	15%
2009	20%	10%	19%
2008	21%	9%	20%
2007	24%	9%	23%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain's ranking?

Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain is ranked #1258 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.

What schools are Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain often compared to?

Arts Academy At Estrella Mountainis often viewed alongside schools like Hurley Ranch Elementary School, Collier Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).

How many students attend Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain?

879 students attend Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What grades does Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain offer ?

Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain part of?

Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain is part of P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235).

In what neighborhood is Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain located?

Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain is located in the Estrella Village neighborhood of Tolleson, AZ. There are 5 other public schools located in Estrella Village.