The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 74%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (09-10)
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
6%
Asian
(09-10)5%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)15%
41%
Black
(09-10)75%
6%
White
(09-10)5%
44%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
95%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Starshine Academy (85807) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
How many students attend Starshine Fay Landrum Academy?
55 students attend Starshine Fay Landrum Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Starshine Fay Landrum Academy students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are White.
What grades does Starshine Fay Landrum Academy offer ?
Starshine Fay Landrum Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Starshine Fay Landrum Academy part of?
Starshine Fay Landrum Academy is part of Starshine Academy (85807) School District.
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