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#874 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 44% in state
Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8
Elementary School · Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191) · Sierra Vista, AZ
A charter elementary school in Sierra Vista, AZ where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
900 CARMELITA DR, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,895/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sierra Vista), 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
$60,822
Median home value
$218,100
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leman Academy of Excellence-sierra VistaCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Bella Vista Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Carmichael Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Veritas Christian Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 128 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,814NCES 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.
Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 is listed in Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8
Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 is a public elementary school in Sierra Vista, AZ, part of Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191), serving approximately 372 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #874 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8
What grades does Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 serve?
Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8?
Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.
How does Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 rank in AZ?
Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 ranks #874 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 a charter school?
Yes, Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 a Title I school?
No, Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 372
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cochise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.3%
- Phone
- (520) 439-3518
- Area population (ZIP 85635)
- 34,958
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
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 85635; 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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