Serving 266 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sonoran Science Academy-peoria ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#810 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
20%
48%
Black
18%
6%
White
46%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Daisy Education Corporation DBA. Sonoran Science A (90541) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoran Science Academy-peoria's ranking?
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria is ranked #810 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sonoran Science Academy-peoria?
266 students attend Sonoran Science Academy-peoria.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sonoran Science Academy-peoria students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Sonoran Science Academy-peoria offer ?
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sonoran Science Academy-peoria part of?
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria is part of Daisy Education Corporation DBA. Sonoran Science A (90541) School District.
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