Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bret R. Tarver Leadership 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 is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy's student population of 551 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy 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 Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1646 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
87%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy's ranking?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy is ranked #1646 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy often compared to?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Long by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy?
551 students attend Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy offer ?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy part of?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District.
In what neighborhood is Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy located?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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