Excellent
#196 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 10% in state
Stepping Stones Academy
Elementary School · Stepping Stones Academy (10966) · Phoenix, AZ
A charter elementary school in Phoenix, AZ where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35812 N 7TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85086
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Stepping Stones Academy score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 72% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Stepping Stones Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,543
Median home value
$554,100
Median rent
$2,177/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Mountain SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Diamond Canyon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Sonoran Foothills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 935 | Compare → |
| Ridgeline Academy Inc.Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,019 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Stepping Stones Academy (10966)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Stepping Stones Academy is listed in Stepping Stones Academy (10966); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stepping Stones Academy
Stepping Stones Academy is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Stepping Stones Academy (10966), serving approximately 219 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stepping Stones Academy
What grades does Stepping Stones Academy serve?
Stepping Stones Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Stepping Stones Academy?
Stepping Stones Academy has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
How does Stepping Stones Academy rank in AZ?
Stepping Stones Academy ranks #196 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Stepping Stones Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Stepping Stones Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Stepping Stones Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stepping Stones Academy has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stepping Stones Academy a charter school?
Yes, Stepping Stones Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Stepping Stones Academy a Title I school?
No, Stepping Stones Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 219
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (623) 465-4910
- Area population (ZIP 85086)
- 43,369
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85086; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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