Serving 58 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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-4
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary's student population of 58 students has declined by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
79%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
How many students attend Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary?
58 students attend Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary offer ?
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary part of?
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary is part of ASU Preparatory Academy (92716) School District.
In what neighborhood is Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary located?
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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