Serving 53 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Arches Academy 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Arches Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1848 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
60%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Arches Academy (92980) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arches Academy's ranking?
Arches Academy is ranked #1848 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Arches Academy?
53 students attend Arches Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Arches Academy students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Arches Academy offer ?
Arches Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Arches Academy part of?
Arches Academy is part of Arches Academy (92980) School District.
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