Serving 43 students in grades 6-8, Leading Edge Academy San Tan ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
29%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
11%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average).
How many students attend Leading Edge Academy San Tan?
43 students attend Leading Edge Academy San Tan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Leading Edge Academy San Tan students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Leading Edge Academy San Tan offer ?
Leading Edge Academy San Tan offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Leading Edge Academy San Tan part of?
Leading Edge Academy San Tan is part of Leading Edge Academy Queen Creek (91174) School District.
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