Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Self Development Academy-phoenix ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Self Development Academy-phoenix ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Self Development Academy-phoenix's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Self Development Academy-phoenix 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 Self Development Academy-phoenix 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
#1186 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
17%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
59%
47%
Black
12%
6%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Self Development Academy-phoenix's ranking?
Self Development Academy-phoenix is ranked #1186 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Self Development Academy-phoenix?
303 students attend Self Development Academy-phoenix.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Self Development Academy-phoenix students are Hispanic, 17% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Self Development Academy-phoenix offer ?
Self Development Academy-phoenix offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Self Development Academy-phoenix part of?
Self Development Academy-phoenix is part of Self Development Academy-Phoenix (92381) School District.
In what neighborhood is Self Development Academy-phoenix located?
Self Development Academy-phoenix is located in the Encanto Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 15 other public schools located in Encanto Village.
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