Serving 20 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Academy Adventures Midtown ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Adventures Midtown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Academy Adventures Midtown's student population of 20 students has declined by 69% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy Adventures Midtown ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Adventures Midtown is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1466 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
45%
47%
Black
30%
6%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Adventures Midtown's ranking?
Academy Adventures Midtown is ranked #1466 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Academy Adventures Midtown?
20 students attend Academy Adventures Midtown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Academy Adventures Midtown students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What grades does Academy Adventures Midtown offer ?
Academy Adventures Midtown offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Academy Adventures Midtown part of?
Academy Adventures Midtown is part of ED Ahead (90506) School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy Adventures Midtown located?
Academy Adventures Midtown is located in the North Dodge neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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