Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix vs. Biltmore Preparatory Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix 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 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Biltmore Preparatory Academy 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 is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-8
Total Students
452 students
532 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
33 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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16:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1393 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#821 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
26
97
Grade 1 Students
27
74
Grade 2 Students
29
64
Grade 3 Students
45
47
Grade 4 Students
26
78
Grade 5 Students
41
37
Grade 6 Students
37
52
Grade 7 Students
52
47
Grade 8 Students
42
36
Grade 9 Students
41
-
Grade 10 Students
31
-
Grade 11 Students
27
-
Grade 12 Students
28
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
9%
1%
% Hispanic
26%
70%
% Black
53%
3%
% White
8%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
