The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (11-12)
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-29%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
5%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(11-12)30%
43%
Black
(11-12)60%
5%
White
(11-12)5%
42%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)5%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
37%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
11%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Academy Of Excellence Inc. School District
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Fay Landrum Academy?
60 students attend Fay Landrum Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Fay Landrum Academy students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Fay Landrum Academy offer ?
Fay Landrum Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Fay Landrum Academy part of?
Fay Landrum Academy is part of Academy Of Excellence Inc. School District.
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