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#233 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 12% in state

Estrella Foothills Global Academy

Elementary School · Laveen Elementary District (4276) · Laveen, AZ

A Laveen Elementary District (4276) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

5001 W Dobbins Rd, Laveen, AZ 85339

  • Math 31% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 19:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-0.27 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$10,353
Chronic Absenteeism30.8%

Students at Estrella Foothills Global Academy score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 39% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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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The neighborhood

Where Estrella Foothills Global 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$104,023

Median home value

$398,100

Median rent

$2,008/mo

College educated

29.1%

Homeownership

80.7%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85339; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Paseo Pointe SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–81.8 mi966Compare →
Laveen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–81.9 mi811Compare →
Cheatham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–82.1 mi721Compare →
Legacy Traditional School - Laveen VillageCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–82.6 mi1,031Compare →

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.

Laveen Elementary District (4276)

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#3 of 9
District spending per student
$10,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Estrella Foothills Global Academy is listed in Laveen Elementary District (4276); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Estrella Foothills Global Academy

Estrella Foothills Global Academy is a public elementary school in Laveen, AZ, part of Laveen Elementary District (4276), serving approximately 895 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #233 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Estrella Foothills Global Academy

What grades does Estrella Foothills Global Academy serve?

Estrella Foothills Global Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Estrella Foothills Global Academy?

Estrella Foothills Global Academy has an enrollment of approximately 895 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Estrella Foothills Global Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Estrella Foothills Global Academy is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Estrella Foothills Global Academy rank in AZ?

Estrella Foothills Global Academy ranks #233 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Estrella Foothills Global Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Estrella Foothills Global 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 Estrella Foothills Global Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Estrella Foothills Global Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Estrella Foothills Global Academy a charter school?

No, Estrella Foothills Global Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Estrella Foothills Global Academy a Title I school?

No, Estrella Foothills Global Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
895
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.8%
Area population (ZIP 85339)
53,972
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
32.5
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 85339; 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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