George Gervin Prep Academy

2801 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85283
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 165 students in grades Kindergarten-8, George Gervin Prep Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than 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: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

George Gervin Prep Academy's student population of 165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
165 students
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School Rankings

George Gervin Prep Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Gervin Prep Academy is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1221 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
35%
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25-29%
40%
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11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
53%
47%
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Black
36%
6%
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White
1%
35%
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Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of George Gervin Prep Academy and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George Gervin Prep Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Gervin Prep Academy's ranking?
George Gervin Prep Academy is ranked #1221 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are George Gervin Prep Academy often compared to?
George Gervin Prep Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Marigold School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend George Gervin Prep Academy?
165 students attend George Gervin Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of George Gervin Prep Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does George Gervin Prep Academy offer ?
George Gervin Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is George Gervin Prep Academy part of?
George Gervin Prep Academy is part of George Gervin Youth Center Inc. (90884) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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