Serving 1,043 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep 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 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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-12
- Enrollment: 1,043 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep's student population of 1,043 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,043 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep 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 Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep is 0.27, 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
#1096 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
85%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep's ranking?
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep is ranked #1096 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep often compared to?
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall Ranch Elementary School, Legacy Traditional School Glendale by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep?
The graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep?
1,043 students attend Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep offer ?
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep part of?
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep is part of Maryvale Preparatory Academy (90861) School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep located?
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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