Serving 206 students in grades 5-8, Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 5-8
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8's student population of 206 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 is 0.02, 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
#810 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
99%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
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 is Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8's ranking?
Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 is ranked #810 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8?
206 students attend Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 offer ?
Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 part of?
Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 is part of Center For Academic Success Inc. (4191) School District.
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