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#854 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 43% in state
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
Elementary School · Florence Unified School District (4437) · Florence, AZ
A Florence Unified School District (4437) elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 2850, Florence, AZ 85132
- Math 34% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (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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Where Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average685/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florence), 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
$76,832
Median home value
$314,600
Median rent
$1,268/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Traditional-san TanCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Schnepf Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 840 | Compare → |
| Combs Traditional AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 2,168 | 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.
Florence Unified School District (4437)
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #4 of 14
- District spending per student
- $10,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy is listed in Florence Unified School District (4437); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Florence, AZ, part of Florence Unified School District (4437), serving approximately 742 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #854 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
What grades does Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy serve?
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy?
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 742 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy rank in AZ?
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy ranks #854 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy a charter school?
No, Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 742
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (480) 987-7600
- Area population (ZIP 85132)
- 38,809
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 85132; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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