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Choice Learning Academy
Middle School · Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Phoenix, AZ
An Alhambra Elementary District (4280) middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5330 N 23RD AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85015
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 13% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Choice Learning Academy score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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 Choice Learning Academy 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$52,585
Median home value
$312,600
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
33.1%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85015; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imagine Camelback MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Pensar AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 4–8 | 0.8 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Amerischools Academy - CamelbackCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Granada Elementary School-east CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 4–8 | 1.3 mi | 696 | 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.
Alhambra Elementary District (4280)
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #10 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Choice Learning Academy is listed in Alhambra Elementary District (4280); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Choice Learning Academy
Choice Learning Academy is a public middle school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Alhambra Elementary District (4280), serving approximately 500 students in grades 4th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,847 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Choice Learning Academy
What grades does Choice Learning Academy serve?
Choice Learning Academy serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Choice Learning Academy?
Choice Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choice Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Choice Learning Academy is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Choice Learning Academy rank in AZ?
Choice Learning Academy ranks #1,847 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Choice Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Choice Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Choice Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Choice Learning Academy has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Choice Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Choice Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Choice Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Choice Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.2%
- Phone
- (602) 246-0699
- Area population (ZIP 85015)
- 42,444
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 85015; 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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