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The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix
School · The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) · Phoenix, AZ
A The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) charter school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7777 S 15TH TER, Phoenix, AZ 85042
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix score 22% 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 16 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
$86,837
Median home value
$353,400
Median rent
$1,495/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85042; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91st Psalm Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Sorrow AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Desert Marigold SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix IntermediateCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 99 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
The Paideia Academies Inc (91250)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $9,721NCES 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.
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix is listed in The Paideia Academies Inc (91250); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix is a public school in Phoenix, AZ, part of The Paideia Academies Inc (91250), serving approximately 618 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,487 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix
What grades does The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix serve?
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix?
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.
How does The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix rank in AZ?
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix ranks #1,487 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix's MySchoolScout rating?
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Paideia Academy of South Phoenix?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix a charter school?
Yes, The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix a Title I school?
No, The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 618
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (602) 343-3040
- Area population (ZIP 85042)
- 45,575
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 85042; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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