For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 834 students in The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
834 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#331 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.66
# American Indian Students
9 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
4 Students
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
562 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
48%
# Black Students
19 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
204 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
25%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
90
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
86
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
106
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
97
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
101
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
106
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
81
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
70
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,561 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,403 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,561
$11,421
Spending / Student
$7,403
$11,323
Best The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Grande Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 N Peart Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Grades: K-8
| 828 students
Rank: n/an/a
Path To Potential
Charter School
950 N Peart Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Grades: 4-8
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District?
The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District manages 2 public schools serving 834 students.
What is the rank of The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District?
The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District is ranked #325 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District?
67% of The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,403 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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