Serving 60 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Ambassador Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
22%
47%
Black
12%
6%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ambassador Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ambassador Academy?
60 students attend Ambassador Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ambassador Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Ambassador Academy offer ?
Ambassador Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Ambassador Academy part of?
Ambassador Academy is part of Ambassador Academy School District.
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