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South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy
Elementary School · South Phoenix Academy Inc. (91108) · Phoenix, AZ
A charter elementary school in Phoenix, AZ where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4039 E RAYMOND ST STE 3, Phoenix, AZ 85040
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where South Phoenix Prep and Arts 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 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awakening Seed SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Nevitt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 648 | Compare → |
| Desert Marigold SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| George Gervin Prep AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 159 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Phoenix Academy Inc. (91108)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,368NCES 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 Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy is listed in South Phoenix Academy Inc. (91108); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of South Phoenix Academy Inc. (91108), serving approximately 285 students in grades Kindergarten-4th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,147 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy
What grades does South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy serve?
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy?
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
How does South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy rank in AZ?
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy ranks #1,147 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy a charter school?
Yes, South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (877) 225-2118
- Area population (ZIP 85040)
- 33,325
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
Official sources & links
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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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