Serving 828 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Grande Innovation 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 is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 828 students
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Grande Innovation's student population of 828 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
828 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The Grande Innovation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Grande Innovation is 0.49, 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
#1023 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
67%
48%

Black
2%
6%

White
25%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Grande Innovation's ranking?
The Grande Innovation is ranked #1023 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend The Grande Innovation?
828 students attend The Grande Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of The Grande Innovation students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does The Grande Innovation offer ?
The Grande Innovation offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Grande Innovation part of?
The Grande Innovation is part of The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District.
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