Leading Edge Academy At Heritage serves 129 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 77%).
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
12%
48%
Black
12%
6%
White
69%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Leading Edge Academy At Heritage?
129 students attend Leading Edge Academy At Heritage.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Leading Edge Academy At Heritage students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Leading Edge Academy At Heritage offer ?
Leading Edge Academy At Heritage offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Leading Edge Academy At Heritage part of?
Leading Edge Academy At Heritage is part of LEAD Charter Schools (79967) School District.
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