Serving 663 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 663 students
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School's student population of 663 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (98-99)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School is 0.56, 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
#258 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
36%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School's ranking?
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School is ranked #258 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School?
663 students attend Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School offer ?
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School part of?
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School is part of Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294) School District.
In what neighborhood is Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School located?
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 25 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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