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Phoenix Academy
Elementary School · Apple Valley Unified · Apple Valley, CA
An Apple Valley Unified elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20700 Thunderbird Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92307
- Math 5% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Phoenix Academy score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2020, to 8% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Phoenix 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 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,137/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Apple 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
$74,715
Median home value
$396,900
Median rent
$1,379/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92307; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Apple Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Rancho Verde ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–6 | 2.3 mi | 760 | Compare → |
| Yucca Loma ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 667 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Apple Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #9 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,735NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phoenix Academy is listed in Apple Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phoenix Academy
Phoenix Academy is a public elementary school in Apple Valley, CA, part of Apple Valley Unified, serving approximately 1,171 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #9,364 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phoenix Academy
What grades does Phoenix Academy serve?
Phoenix Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phoenix Academy rank in CA?
Phoenix Academy ranks #9,364 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Phoenix Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Phoenix Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Phoenix Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoenix Academy has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Phoenix Academy a charter school?
No, Phoenix Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phoenix Academy a Title I school?
No, Phoenix Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phoenix Academy?
87.7% of students at Phoenix Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.7%
- Phone
- (760) 242-7011
- Area population (ZIP 92307)
- 40,666
- Area average commute
- 41.1 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 92307; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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