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#39 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 2% in state

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero

Elementary School · Archway Classical Academy Cicero (92314)

4801 E WASHINGTON ST STE 250, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Charter

Enrollment

482

Score

9.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 7th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#39 of 2,006

In Phoenix

#11 of 422

public schools

Academic growth

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero

9.2/10

Elementary School in Phoenix · grades Kindergarten – 7th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep

9.0/10

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9.4/10

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About Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Archway Classical Academy Cicero (92314). Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero serves approximately 482 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-7th. Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

How it compares2.8 pts above AZ schools
  • This school 9.2 · Excellent
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero 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 Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.53 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+28.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Per-Pupil Spending$11,255
Chronic Absenteeism22.6%

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero — Students at Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 67.8% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 65.3% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 18 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

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

2014
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
79%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
64%

* 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: 9.8/10.

How Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero Compares

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

Overall Score
9.2/10
98th percentile in AZ
Academic
9.5/10
Excellent
Growth
9.8/10
Excellent
Environment
7.2/10
Very Good

Location

4801 E WASHINGTON ST STE 250, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Pueblo Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Scottsdale), with a very similar rating. Another option is Kiva Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Paradise Valley), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Cochise Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Scottsdale), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Phoenix, see our Phoenix schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep Phoenix 0.0 mi 9.0
Pueblo Elementary School Scottsdale 1.2 mi 9.4
Saguaro High School Scottsdale 1.3 mi 8.0
Mohave Middle School Scottsdale 1.7 mi 7.8
Noah Webster Schools-Pima Scottsdale 1.8 mi 7.6
SIERRA ACADEMY OF SCOTTSDALE Scottsdale 2.0 mi 6.2
Cochise Elementary School Scottsdale 2.1 mi 9.1
FUSION SCOTTSDALE Scottsdale 2.1 mi 6.5
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ARIZONA Scottsdale 2.2 mi 6.3
Navajo Elementary School Scottsdale 2.7 mi 8.3
SHEPHERD OF THE DESERT LUTHERAN SCHOOL Scottsdale 3.0 mi
THE UNITED SCHOOL OF AUTISM Scottsdale 3.0 mi 6.7
Kiva Elementary School Paradise Valley 2.7 mi 9.2
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program Phoenix 3.3 mi 7.7
Laguna Elementary School Scottsdale 3.2 mi 8.2
CAMELBACK DESERT SCHOOL Scottsdale 3.6 mi
Pima Elementary School Scottsdale 3.7 mi 6.9
Chaparral High School Scottsdale 3.4 mi 7.7
Montessori Academy Paradise Valley 3.2 mi 7.9
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL Scottsdale 3.7 mi 6.5

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 Cicero

What grades does Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero serve?

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.

How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero?

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.

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

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero ranks #39 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

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

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Cicero?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Is Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero a charter school?

Yes, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero 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 Cicero a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
55 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
74 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 7th
Enrollment
482
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.6%

District

Archway Classical Academy Cicero (92314)
District Enrollment
482
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,255
District Rank
#1 of 1

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