Morrison Education Group Inc.

The Morrison Education Group Inc. district consists of a single elementary school, Sun Valley Academy-Avondale, which serves grades K-8 and has a total enrollment of 406 students. The school's student population is diverse, with a majority of Hispanic students, and it faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Sun Valley Academy-Avondale struggles to meet state standards, particularly in core subjects like science and mathematics. The school's science proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state average, with only 21% of 5th graders and 8% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 34% and 27%, respectively. Similarly, the school's mathematics proficiency rates are consistently below the state average, with the lowest rate being 4% of 6th graders proficient or better, compared to the state average of 31%. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others performing below.

In addition to academic challenges, Sun Valley Academy-Avondale also has a relatively high dropout rate of 6.6% for the 2021-2022 school year. The school's overall performance is reflected in its 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and its ranking of 645 out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year. While the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, these findings suggest that the Morrison Education Group Inc. district may need to implement targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and overall school quality at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale.