Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Digital Learning Academy 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 was 29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#724 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
45%
47%
Black
12%
6%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Digital Learning Academy's ranking?
Digital Learning Academy is ranked #724 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Digital Learning Academy?
337 students attend Digital Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Digital Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Digital Learning Academy?
Digital Learning Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Digital Learning Academy offer ?
Digital Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Digital Learning Academy part of?
Digital Learning Academy is part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District.
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