Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Flagstaff Junior 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 is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 312 students
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Flagstaff Junior Academy's student population of 312 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Flagstaff Junior Academy 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 Flagstaff Junior Academy is 0.53, 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
#666 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
65%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flagstaff Junior Academy's ranking?
Flagstaff Junior Academy is ranked #666 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Flagstaff Junior Academy often compared to?
Flagstaff Junior Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Haven Montessori Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% 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 Flagstaff Junior Academy?
312 students attend Flagstaff Junior Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Flagstaff Junior Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Flagstaff Junior Academy offer ?
Flagstaff Junior Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Flagstaff Junior Academy part of?
Flagstaff Junior Academy is part of Flagstaff Junior Academy (4207) School District.
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