Serving 37 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Laveen Online Academy ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laveen Online Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Laveen Online Academy's student population of 37 students has declined by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Laveen Online 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 Laveen Online Academy is 0.61, 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
#898 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
16%
5%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
59%
47%
Black
14%
6%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laveen Online Academy's ranking?
Laveen Online Academy is ranked #898 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Laveen Online Academy?
37 students attend Laveen Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Laveen Online Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laveen Online Academy?
Laveen Online Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Laveen Online Academy offer ?
Laveen Online Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Laveen Online Academy part of?
Laveen Online Academy is part of Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District.
In what neighborhood is Laveen Online Academy located?
Laveen Online Academy is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Laveen, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in South Tempe.
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