Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scales Technology Academy 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 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scales Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Scales Technology Academy's student population of 416 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scales Technology Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scales Technology Academy is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1388 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
51%
47%
Black
25%
6%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scales Technology Academy's ranking?
Scales Technology Academy is ranked #1388 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Scales Technology Academy often compared to?
Scales Technology Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Broadmor Elementary School, Kyrene De Los Ninos School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Scales Technology Academy?
416 students attend Scales Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Scales Technology Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scales Technology Academy?
Scales Technology Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Scales Technology Academy offer ?
Scales Technology Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Scales Technology Academy part of?
Scales Technology Academy is part of Tempe School District (4258).
In what neighborhood is Scales Technology Academy located?
Scales Technology Academy is located in the Sunset neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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