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#15 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 1% in state

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale

Elementary School · Archway Classical Academy Glendale (91878)

4801 E WASHINGTON ST STE 250, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Charter

Enrollment

556

Score

9.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#15 of 2,006

In Phoenix

#5 of 422

public schools

Academic performance

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale

9.4/10

Elementary School in Phoenix · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep

8.7/10

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4.1/10

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About Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Archway Classical Academy Glendale (91878). Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale serves approximately 556 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th. Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

How it compares3.0 pts above AZ schools
  • This school 9.4 · Excellent
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency86% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+41.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Per-Pupil Spending$10,252
Chronic Absenteeism9.7%

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale — Students at Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 79.6% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 75.1% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 20 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2013
Math
89%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
84%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
80%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
80%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
86%
ELA
73%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.

How Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale Compares

See how Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
9.4/10
99th percentile in AZ
Academic
9.9/10
Excellent
Growth
9.6/10
Excellent
Environment
8.0/10
Excellent

Location

4801 E WASHINGTON ST STE 250, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Copper Creek Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Glendale), with a comparable rating. Another option is Sunset Heights Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Peoria), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Sierra Verde STEAM Academy (rated 8.8/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Glendale), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Phoenix, see our Phoenix schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep Phoenix 0.0 mi 8.7
Student Choice High School Peoria 0.8 mi 4.1
Legacy Traditional School - Peoria Peoria 0.9 mi 8.1
Sunrise Mountain High School Peoria 1.3 mi 7.5
Frontier Elementary School Peoria 1.4 mi 6.2
BLACK MOUNTAIN SCIENCE ACADEMY Peoria 1.3 mi 5.8
Coyote Hills Elementary School Peoria 1.4 mi 7.1
Peoria Traditional School Sun City 1.4 mi 8.2
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT PEORIA Peoria 1.7 mi
Hillcrest Middle School Glendale 1.6 mi 7.7
Liberty High School Peoria 1.7 mi 7.1
Happy Valley School Mesa 1.8 mi 7.9
Copper Creek Elementary School Glendale 1.7 mi 8.9
Sierra Verde STEAM Academy Glendale 2.0 mi 8.8
West Wing School Peoria 2.2 mi 8.4
Terramar Academy of the Arts Peoria 2.0 mi 8.1
Mountain Ridge High School Glendale 1.9 mi 8.0
West-MEC - Mountain Ridge High School Glendale 2.0 mi
Sunset Heights Elementary School Peoria 2.1 mi 8.9
EdOptions HS Learning Center Peoria 2.1 mi 2.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85034 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$53,545

Median Home Value

$397,400

Median Rent

$1,205/mo

Population

4,825

College Educated

31.7%

Homeownership

22.6%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

24.2%

Median Age

34.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale

What grades does Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale serve?

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale?

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.

How does Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale rank in AZ?

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale ranks #15 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale's MySchoolScout rating?

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Is Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale a charter school?

Yes, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale a Title I school?

No, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
21 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
556
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.7%

District

Archway Classical Academy Glendale (91878)
District Enrollment
556
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,252
District Rank
#1 of 1

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