Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Calibre Academy Surprise 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 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calibre Academy Surprise ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Calibre Academy Surprise's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Calibre Academy Surprise 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 Calibre Academy Surprise is 0.67, which is more 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
#993 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
46%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calibre Academy Surprise's ranking?
Calibre Academy Surprise is ranked #993 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Calibre Academy Surprise often compared to?
Calibre Academy Surpriseis often viewed alongside schools like Imagine Surprise Middle School, Mountain View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Calibre Academy Surprise?
546 students attend Calibre Academy Surprise.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Calibre Academy Surprise students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Calibre Academy Surprise offer ?
Calibre Academy Surprise offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Calibre Academy Surprise part of?
Calibre Academy Surprise is part of Calibre Academy (79055) School District.
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