Serving 1,015 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Terramar Academy Of The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 30% 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: 1,015 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Terramar Academy Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Terramar Academy Of The Arts's student population of 1,015 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,015 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Terramar Academy Of The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Terramar Academy Of The Arts is 0.48, 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
#295 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
18%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
70%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terramar Academy Of The Arts's ranking?
Terramar Academy Of The Arts is ranked #295 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Terramar Academy Of The Arts often compared to?
Terramar Academy Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Verde Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Terramar Academy Of The Arts?
1,015 students attend Terramar Academy Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Terramar Academy Of The Arts students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Terramar Academy Of The Arts?
Terramar Academy Of The Arts has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Terramar Academy Of The Arts offer ?
Terramar Academy Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Terramar Academy Of The Arts part of?
Terramar Academy Of The Arts is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
School Calendar
View the Terramar Academy Of The Arts yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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