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#720 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 36% in state

Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary

Elementary School · Asu Preparatory Academy (89949) · Phoenix, AZ

A charter elementary school in Phoenix, AZ where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

735 E FILLMORE ST, Phoenix, AZ 85006

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$13,663
Chronic Absenteeism58.8%

Students at Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
28%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
39%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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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The neighborhood

Where Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 61Good Transit
  • Bike 77Very 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

$60,742

Median home value

$376,600

Median rent

$1,168/mo

College educated

26.6%

Homeownership

39.5%

Poverty rate

22.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Faith North Early Childhood Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–K0.4 mi95Compare →
Garfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–80.6 mi419Compare →
Augustus H. Shaw MontessoriEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–80.7 mi466Compare →
Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.2PK–60.9 mi98Compare →

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.

Asu Preparatory Academy (89949)

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,663NCES 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.

Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary is listed in ASU Preparatory Academy (89949); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary

Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Asu Preparatory Academy (89949), serving approximately 434 students in grades Kindergarten-4th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #720 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary

What grades does Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary serve?

Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary?

Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.

How does Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary rank in AZ?

Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary ranks #720 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary a charter school?

Yes, Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary a Title I school?

No, Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
434
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.8%
Area population (ZIP 85006)
22,081
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
33.7
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 85006; 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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