Below Average
#1629 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Queen Creek Virtual Academy
School · Queen Creek Unified District (4245) · Queen Creek, AZ
A Queen Creek Unified District (4245) school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20217 E CHANDLER HEIGHTS RD, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Queen Creek Virtual Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2017, to 30% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
Based on 8 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Queen Creek Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- City Safety: Elevated950/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Queen Creek), 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
$125,236
Median home value
$521,300
Median rent
$2,092/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
88.7%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85142; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 2,405 | Compare → |
| Canyon State AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 2–12 | 2.0 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Crismon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–11 | 2.3 mi | 1,646 | Compare → |
| Heritage Academy GatewayCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,510 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Queen Creek Unified District (4245)
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #14 of 14
- District spending per student
- $9,137NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Queen Creek Virtual Academy is listed in Queen Creek Unified District (4245); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Queen Creek Virtual Academy
Queen Creek Virtual Academy is a public school in Queen Creek, AZ, part of Queen Creek Unified District (4245), serving approximately 239 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,629 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Queen Creek Virtual Academy
What grades does Queen Creek Virtual Academy serve?
Queen Creek Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Queen Creek Virtual Academy?
Queen Creek Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
How does Queen Creek Virtual Academy rank in AZ?
Queen Creek Virtual Academy ranks #1,629 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Queen Creek Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Queen Creek Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Queen Creek Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Queen Creek Virtual Academy has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Queen Creek Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Queen Creek Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Queen Creek Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Queen Creek Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 987-5935
- Area population (ZIP 85142)
- 87,201
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 85142; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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