Serving 518 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Whispering Wind Academy ranks in the top 50% 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 36% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whispering Wind Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Whispering Wind Academy's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whispering Wind Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whispering Wind Academy is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#778 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
39%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whispering Wind Academy's ranking?
Whispering Wind Academy is ranked #778 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Whispering Wind Academy often compared to?
Whispering Wind Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Copper Canyon Elementary School, Desert Canyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Whispering Wind Academy?
518 students attend Whispering Wind Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Whispering Wind Academy students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whispering Wind Academy?
Whispering Wind Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whispering Wind Academy offer ?
Whispering Wind Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Whispering Wind Academy part of?
Whispering Wind Academy is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Whispering Wind Academy located?
Whispering Wind Academy is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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