Serving 27 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Self Development Online Academy ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Self Development Online Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Self Development Online Academy's student population of 27 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Self Development Online Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Self Development Online Academy is 0.72, which is more 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
#876 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
19%
3%
Hispanic
19%
47%
Black
44%
6%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Self Development Online Academy's ranking?
Self Development Online Academy is ranked #876 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Self Development Online Academy?
27 students attend Self Development Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Self Development Online Academy students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Self Development Online Academy offer ?
Self Development Online Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Self Development Online Academy part of?
Self Development Online Academy is part of Self Development Charter School (79072) School District.
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