Excalibur Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 38%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (14-15)
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
5%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)23%
45%
Black
(14-15)n/a
5%
White
(14-15)77%
40%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
58%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
17%
5%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average).
How many students attend Excalibur Charter School?
17 students attend Excalibur Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Excalibur Charter School students are White, and 23% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Excalibur Charter School offer ?
Excalibur Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Excalibur Charter School part of?
Excalibur Charter School is part of Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214) School District.
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