Stepping Stones Academy

Stepping Stones Academy is the sole elementary public charter school in the Stepping Stones Academy district, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade in Phoenix, Arizona. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and demonstrating exceptional academic performance with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state averages.

Stepping Stones Academy's students have shown remarkable academic achievement, with 78% of 4th graders, 75% of 5th graders, and 79% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the state averages of 46%, 38%, and 43%, respectively. The school's dropout rate is also impressively low at 0.0%, much lower than the state average. While the student population is predominantly White, the school has a notable percentage of Hispanic students, which is higher than the state average.

With a total enrollment of 217 students, Stepping Stones Academy spends $9,325 per student, a relevant data point for understanding the school's resource allocation and potential impact on student outcomes. However, the data set does not include information on the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which could provide valuable insights into the school's socioeconomic diversity and its potential impact on student performance.