Excellent
#3 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 1% in state
The Innovation Academy
Elementary School · Amphitheater Unified District (4406) · Oro Valley, AZ
An Amphitheater Unified District (4406) elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
825 W DESERT FAIRWAYS DR, Oro Valley, AZ 85755
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Innovation Academy score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 12 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where The Innovation Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,200/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oro Valley), 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
$109,368
Median home value
$452,600
Median rent
$1,896/mo
College educated
61.1%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85755; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painted Sky Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Leman Academy of Excellence-oro Valley ArizonaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,018 | Compare → |
| Copper Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Resurrection Lutheran Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #1 of 22
- District spending per student
- $12,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Innovation Academy is listed in Amphitheater Unified District (4406); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Innovation Academy
The Innovation Academy is a public elementary school in Oro Valley, AZ, part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406), serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Innovation Academy
What grades does The Innovation Academy serve?
The Innovation Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend The Innovation Academy?
The Innovation Academy has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Innovation Academy is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Innovation Academy rank in AZ?
The Innovation Academy ranks #3 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is The Innovation Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Innovation Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 The Innovation Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Innovation Academy has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is The Innovation Academy a charter school?
No, The Innovation Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Innovation Academy a Title I school?
No, The Innovation Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (520) 269-4610
- Area population (ZIP 85755)
- 18,231
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 60.6
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 85755; 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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