Serving 74 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Self Development Scottsdale 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Self Development Scottsdale Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1089 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
31%
47%
Black
29%
6%
White
27%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Self Development Scottsdale Academy (308420) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Self Development Scottsdale Academy's ranking?
Self Development Scottsdale Academy is ranked #1089 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Self Development Scottsdale Academy?
74 students attend Self Development Scottsdale Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Self Development Scottsdale Academy students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Self Development Scottsdale Academy offer ?
Self Development Scottsdale Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Self Development Scottsdale Academy part of?
Self Development Scottsdale Academy is part of Self Development Scottsdale Academy (308420) School District.
In what neighborhood is Self Development Scottsdale Academy located?
Self Development Scottsdale Academy is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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