Very Good
#686 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 34% in state
South Mountain Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Advance U (91329) · Phoenix, AZ
A Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Advance U (91329) charter elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
449 E SOUTHERN AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85040
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at South Mountain Preparatory Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where South Mountain Preparatory 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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
$57,890
Median home value
$294,800
Median rent
$1,193/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix PrimaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–4 | 0.3 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix IntermediateCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 352 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Advance U (91329)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,269NCES 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.
South Mountain Preparatory Academy is listed in Kaizen Education Foundation dba Advance U (91329); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Mountain Preparatory Academy
South Mountain Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Advance U (91329), serving approximately 62 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #686 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Mountain Preparatory Academy
What grades does South Mountain Preparatory Academy serve?
South Mountain Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend South Mountain Preparatory Academy?
South Mountain Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
How does South Mountain Preparatory Academy rank in AZ?
South Mountain Preparatory Academy ranks #686 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is South Mountain Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
South Mountain Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 South Mountain Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Mountain Preparatory Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is South Mountain Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, South Mountain Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is South Mountain Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, South Mountain Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.4%
- Phone
- (602) 243-8531
- Area population (ZIP 85040)
- 33,325
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 85040; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022, multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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