Serving 924 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Trailside Point Performing Arts 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 is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 924 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy's student population of 924 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
924 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy 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 Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy is 0.57, 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
#1348 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
60%
47%
Black
26%
6%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy's ranking?
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy is ranked #1348 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy often compared to?
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Rogers Ranch School, Cheatham Elementary School, Paseo Pointe School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy?
924 students attend Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy?
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy offer ?
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy part of?
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy is part of Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District.
In what neighborhood is Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy located?
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy is located in the Laveen Village neighborhood of Laveen, AZ. There are 11 other public schools located in Laveen Village.
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