Serving 41 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Girls Innovation 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Girls Innovation Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1795 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
61%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
27%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Girls Innovation Academy's ranking?
Girls Innovation Academy is ranked #1795 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Girls Innovation Academy?
41 students attend Girls Innovation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Girls Innovation Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Girls Innovation Academy?
Girls Innovation Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Girls Innovation Academy offer ?
Girls Innovation Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Girls Innovation Academy part of?
Girls Innovation Academy is part of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District.
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