Average
#919 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 46% in state
Great Expectations Academy
Elementary School · Great Expectations Academy (10974)
1466 W CAMINO ANTIGUA, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
Enrollment
202
Score
6.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
202
Score
6.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Arizona schools
#919 of 2,006
In Sahuarita
#7 of 11
public schools
Academic performance
7.9 / 10
Very Good
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Great Expectations Academy
Elementary School in Sahuarita · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Great Expectations Academy
Great Expectations Academy is a public elementary school in Sahuarita, AZ, part of Great Expectations Academy (10974). Great Expectations Academy serves approximately 202 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th. Great Expectations Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #919 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
Structured state assessment records for Great Expectations Academy show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- AZ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Great Expectations Academy is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
38% of students at Great Expectations Academy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Great Expectations Academy — Students at Great Expectations Academy score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.
How Great Expectations Academy Compares
See how Great Expectations Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Location
1466 W CAMINO ANTIGUA, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Great Expectations Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Copper Ridge Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 11.5 miles away, in nearby Corona De Tucson), which scores notably higher. Another option is Copper View Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Continental Elementary School (rated 7.6/10, 6.4 miles away, in nearby Green Valley), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sahuarita, see our Sahuarita schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wrightson Ridge K-8 School Sahuarita | 1.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Copper View Elementary School Sahuarita | 2.1 mi | 8.3 |
| Sahuarita Primary School Sahuarita | 2.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Sahuarita Intermediate School Sahuarita | 2.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy Sahuarita | 2.3 mi | 4.7 |
| Sahuarita Middle School Sahuarita | 2.4 mi | 6.2 |
| PCJTED - Sahuarita High School Tucson | 2.4 mi | — |
| Sahuarita High School Sahuarita | 2.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Anza Trail Sahuarita | 3.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Colearn Academy Arizona Green Valley | 4.2 mi | — |
| PCJTED - Walden Grove High School Tucson | 4.7 mi | — |
| Walden Grove High School Sahuarita | 4.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Continental Elementary School Green Valley | 6.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Summit View Elementary Tucson | 9.9 mi | 2.9 |
| SAN XAVIER MISSION SCHOOL Tucson | 12.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Maldonado Amelia Elementary School Tucson | 13.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Copper Ridge Elementary Corona De Tucson | 11.5 mi | 8.5 |
| Santa Clara Elementary School Tucson | 13.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Challenger Middle School Tucson | 13.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Elvira Elementary School Tucson | 13.8 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 85629 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$106,039
Median Home Value
$313,600
Median Rent
$1,770/mo
Population
30,989
College Educated
36.2%
Homeownership
81.7%
Avg Commute
28.7 min
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Median Age
32.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Great Expectations Academy
What grades does Great Expectations Academy serve?
Great Expectations Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Great Expectations Academy?
Great Expectations Academy has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
How does Great Expectations Academy rank in AZ?
Great Expectations Academy ranks #919 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Great Expectations Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Expectations Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Great Expectations Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Expectations Academy has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Great Expectations Academy a charter school?
Yes, Great Expectations Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Great Expectations Academy a Title I school?
No, Great Expectations Academy is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 202
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (520) 399-2121
Resources & Links
District
Great Expectations Academy (10974)- District Enrollment
- 202
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,019
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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