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#836 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 42% in state

Leading Edge Academy Online

School · Lead Charter Schools (79967) · Gilbert, AZ

A charter school in Gilbert, AZ where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

CharterVirtual

633 E RAY RD STE 132, Gilbert, AZ 85296

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-2.29 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$11,257

Students at Leading Edge Academy Online score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Leading Edge Academy Online 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gilbert), 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

$117,120

Median home value

$496,200

Median rent

$2,141/mo

College educated

49.1%

Homeownership

70.7%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85296; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Autism Academy of Education and DevelopmentPrivate · tuition8.3K–120.9 mi150Compare →
Life - Lauren's Institute for EducationPrivate · tuition5.6PK–120.9 mi157Compare →
Sierra School GilbertPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.9 mi29Compare →
Gilbert Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition5.8PK–122.8 mi1,470Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Lead Charter Schools (79967)

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$11,257NCES 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.

Leading Edge Academy Online is listed in LEAD Charter Schools (79967); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Leading Edge Academy Online

Leading Edge Academy Online is a public school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Lead Charter Schools (79967), serving approximately 119 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #836 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leading Edge Academy Online

What grades does Leading Edge Academy Online serve?

Leading Edge Academy Online serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Leading Edge Academy Online?

Leading Edge Academy Online has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.

How does Leading Edge Academy Online rank in AZ?

Leading Edge Academy Online ranks #836 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Leading Edge Academy Online's MySchoolScout rating?

Leading Edge Academy Online 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 Leading Edge Academy Online?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leading Edge Academy Online has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Leading Edge Academy Online a charter school?

Yes, Leading Edge Academy Online is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Leading Edge Academy Online a Title I school?

No, Leading Edge Academy Online is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
119
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 85296)
52,058
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
35.4
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 85296; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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