Serving 1,227 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Summit Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 38% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Summit Academy's student population of 1,227 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Academy is 0.67, 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
#577 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
36%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 Summit Academy's ranking?
Summit Academy is ranked #577 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Summit Academy?
1,227 students attend Summit Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Summit Academy students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Academy?
Summit Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Summit Academy offer ?
Summit Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Summit Academy part of?
Summit Academy is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
School Reviews
5 3/9/2009
I think Hendrix Junior High is a great school. My children came from 8 years in a private christian school and I was petrified to put them into the public school system, but felt I needed to in order to expose them to the "real" world. Two of my children have been placed in advanced classes and have consistently made the principles honor roll, have been a member of the National Junior Honor Society and are in the school's band program. My daughter has since moved on to high school where she still maintains a very high gpa. The teachers at Hendrix care about my children and their education and make it extremely easy to approach them with any concerns or questions I may have. My son has one more year there and in 2 years, we will also be sending our youngest child there. LOVE this school - feels like family.
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