Excellent
#227 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 11% in state
Asante Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Dysart Unified District (4243) · Surprise, AZ
A Dysart Unified District (4243) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
23251 N 166TH DR, Surprise, AZ 85387
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Asante Preparatory Academy score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Asante Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated992/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Surprise), 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
$95,472
Median home value
$453,800
Median rent
$2,405/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
93.8%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85387; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Oasis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 657 | Compare → |
| Cross Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Fourteensix Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–11 | 4.1 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Kingswood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 798 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dysart Unified District (4243)
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #2 of 24
- District spending per student
- $10,550NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Asante Preparatory Academy is listed in Dysart Unified District (4243); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Asante Preparatory Academy
Asante Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Surprise, AZ, part of Dysart Unified District (4243), serving approximately 1,134 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #227 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Asante Preparatory Academy
What grades does Asante Preparatory Academy serve?
Asante Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Asante Preparatory Academy?
Asante Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asante Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Asante Preparatory Academy is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Asante Preparatory Academy rank in AZ?
Asante Preparatory Academy ranks #227 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Asante Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Asante Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Asante Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Asante Preparatory Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Asante Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, Asante Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Asante Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Asante Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (623) 523-8900
- Area population (ZIP 85387)
- 19,140
- Area average commute
- 36.3 min
- Area median age
- 52.3
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 85387; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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