South Valley Academy Inc.

South Valley Academy Inc. is a school district in Phoenix, Arizona that operates a single middle school, South Valley Prep and Arts School. The school serves grades 5-8 and has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic and African American students. However, the school has consistently underperformed academically, ranking in the bottom half of Arizona middle schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Valley Prep and Arts School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2021-2022 school year, only 9% of 5th graders and 6% of 8th graders were proficient in science, compared to 34% and 27% statewide, respectively. Similarly, the school's math and English language arts proficiency rates were also well below the state averages. This suggests that the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students.

Additionally, the school faces other challenges, such as a higher-than-average dropout rate of 4.5% in the 2021-2022 school year and relatively low spending per student of $9,211. These factors may contribute to the school's academic struggles and indicate that the South Valley Academy Inc. district needs to invest more resources and support to improve student outcomes at South Valley Prep and Arts School.