Very Good
#408 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 20% in state
Summit Academy
Elementary School · Mesa Unified District (4235) · Chandler, AZ
A Mesa Unified District (4235) elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1560 W SUMMIT PL, Chandler, AZ 85224
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summit Academy score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Summit 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), 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
$90,886
Median home value
$391,000
Median rent
$1,785/mo
College educated
40%
Homeownership
53.8%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85224; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 395 | 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.
Mesa Unified District (4235)
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #16 of 76
- District spending per student
- $12,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Summit Academy is listed in Mesa Unified District (4235); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Academy
Summit Academy is a public elementary school in Chandler, AZ, part of Mesa Unified District (4235), serving approximately 1,195 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #408 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Academy
What grades does Summit Academy serve?
Summit Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Summit Academy?
Summit Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Academy rank in AZ?
Summit Academy ranks #408 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Summit Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Summit Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Academy has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Summit Academy a charter school?
No, Summit Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summit Academy a Title I school?
No, Summit Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (480) 472-3475
- Area population (ZIP 85224)
- 48,304
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 85224; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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