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#767 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 38% in state

Sun Valley Academy-avondale

Elementary School · Morrison Education Group Inc. (1001157) · Phoenix, AZ

A Morrison Education Group Inc. (1001157) charter elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2675 West Baseline Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+2.73 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendImproving
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$6,658
Chronic Absenteeism40.3%

Students at Sun Valley Academy-avondale score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

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

Based on 6 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Sun Valley Academy-avondale 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$70,555

Median home value

$310,100

Median rent

$1,612/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

73.4%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Canyon Breeze ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–80.6 mi616Compare →
Legacy Traditional School - AvondaleCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–81.1 mi1,313Compare →
Collier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–81.3 mi814Compare →
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–61.4 mi579Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Morrison Education Group Inc. (1001157)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$6,658NCES 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.

Sun Valley Academy-avondale is listed in Morrison Education Group Inc. (1001157); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sun Valley Academy-avondale

Sun Valley Academy-avondale is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Morrison Education Group Inc. (1001157), serving approximately 437 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #767 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sun Valley Academy-avondale

What grades does Sun Valley Academy-avondale serve?

Sun Valley Academy-avondale serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Sun Valley Academy-avondale?

Sun Valley Academy-avondale has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.

How does Sun Valley Academy-avondale rank in AZ?

Sun Valley Academy-avondale ranks #767 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Sun Valley Academy-avondale's MySchoolScout rating?

Sun Valley Academy-avondale has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Sun Valley Academy-avondale?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sun Valley Academy-avondale has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Sun Valley Academy-avondale a charter school?

Yes, Sun Valley Academy-avondale is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Sun Valley Academy-avondale a Title I school?

No, Sun Valley Academy-avondale is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
437
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.3%
Area population (ZIP 85041)
63,881
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
33.1
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 85041; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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