Center for Educational Excellence

Summary:

Center for Educational Excellence is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Tempe, Arizona, with a student population of 319. The school is part of the Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc. district, which is ranked 32 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Center for Educational Excellence consistently outperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 74th out of 904 elementary schools in Arizona, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also performs exceptionally well for specific student subgroups, ranking 25th out of 609 Arizona elementary schools for male students and 50th out of 477 for White students, both earning 4- or 5-star ratings. Additionally, the school has maintained a very low dropout rate, with 0% reported in most years.

When compared to nearby schools in the Tempe area, Center for Educational Excellence stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 80%, compared to 53% at Fuller Elementary, 57% at Kyrene del Cielo, and 31% at Aguilar School. The school's consistent high performance, earning 4- or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger over the years, is noteworthy.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1700 E Elliot Rd Ste 9
       Tempe, AZ  85284-1631


(480) 632-1940

District: Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
74th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  319

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.7%
Hispanic:
22.6%
African American:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.9% Help


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Compare Details Center for Educational Excellence ranks better than 91.8% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details Center for Educational Excellence ranks better than 93.1% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.3. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.7%), Hispanic (22.6%), African American (5.6%). (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Center for Educational Excellence:

SchoolDigger ranks Center for Educational Excellence 74th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Center for Educational Excellence in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Center for Educational Excellence 37th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Center for Educational Excellence in the ranking list.)

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Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc.:

SchoolDigger ranks Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc. 32nd of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Center for Educational Excellence

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Center for Educational Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 86.40 103rd 1062 90.3%
2010 88.64 79th 1090 92.8%
2011 85.60 121st 1075 88.7%
2012 82.94 139th 1141 87.8%
2013 87.70 70th 1158 94.0%
2014 88.19 94th 1079 91.3%
2015 88.18 89th 955 90.7%
2016 88.06 112th 1079 89.6%
2017 85.96 150th 1106 86.4%
2018 81.82 199th 1109 82.1%
2019 85.88 126th 1039 87.9%
2021 93.90 64th 1226 94.8%
2022 85.02 105th 1000 89.5%
2023 82.43 213th 1245 82.9%
2024 89.40 74th 904 91.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Center for Educational Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.93 108th 1027 89.5%
2023 53.99 240th 617 61.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Center for Educational Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.50 31st 1201 97.4%
2022 30.80 123rd 145 15.2%
2023 73.47 121st 820 85.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Center for Educational Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.91 263rd 1023 74.3%
2019 83.01 110th 862 87.2%
2021 86.33 150th 1219 87.7%
2022 80.44 105th 824 87.3%
2023 78.44 232nd 1219 81.0%
2024 79.00 85th 593 85.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Center for Educational Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.78 154th 1032 85.1%
2019 88.91 64th 850 92.5%
2021 96.64 20th 1220 98.4%
2022 85.15 70th 830 91.6%
2023 82.03 196th 1216 83.9%
2024 93.05 25th 609 95.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Center for Educational Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.91 358th 620 42.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Center for Educational Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.93 102nd 895 88.6%
2023 79.18 85th 607 86.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Center for Educational Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.02 25th 1198 97.9%
2022 79.88 104th 716 85.5%
2023 69.10 276th 1170 76.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Center for Educational Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.27 236th 720 67.2%
2019 68.35 158th 595 73.4%
2021 88.42 52nd 1161 95.5%
2022 70.78 171st 800 78.6%
2023 75.82 194th 1024 81.1%
2024 82.22 50th 477 89.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Center for Educational Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 69.31 188th 663 71.6%
2010 84.03 90th 692 87.0%
2011 76.73 144th 685 79.0%
2012 75.42 159th 772 79.4%
2013 79.46 126th 787 84.0%
2014 82.86 107th 690 84.5%
2015 83.71 74th 521 85.8%
2016 74.45 147th 677 78.3%
2017 82.09 100th 695 85.6%
2018 82.09 107th 711 85.0%
2019 78.87 112th 605 81.5%
2021 92.94 43rd 832 94.8%
2022 76.56 106th 605 82.5%
2023 87.94 73rd 854 91.5%
2024 91.30 37th 533 93.1%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Center for Educational Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.29 40th 650 93.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Center for Educational Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.28 169th 789 78.6%
2023 73.58 49th 363 86.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Center for Educational Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.52 149th 624 76.1%
2021 88.80 57th 820 93.0%
2022 84.63 43rd 494 91.3%
2023 83.82 92nd 806 88.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Center for Educational Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.32 36th 617 94.2%
2021 79.73 124th 818 84.8%
2023 84.17 92nd 810 88.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Center for Educational Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.55 117th 573 79.6%
2023 93.43 8th 400 98.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Center for Educational Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.45 33rd 802 95.9%
2022 75.29 68th 392 82.7%
2023 88.61 39th 760 94.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Center for Educational Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.61 57th 436 86.9%
2021 88.76 32nd 780 95.9%
2022 52.11 211th 446 52.7%
2023 80.10 79th 675 88.3%
2024 93.17 14th 273 94.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Open Quote Great teachers and wonderful school. Our son loves attending. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 6, 2012

Open Quote My son has been attending CEE since he was 2 years old, and to date I am still very happy with CEE. The school is small and class sizes are small so you have a feel of family and of belonging. The teacher's work very closely with me in helping my son to become all he can be as well as to be a respectful, confident young man. My son knows everyone in his class, and every day he looks forward to going to school. The parents are very involved and want to know you as a parent. If you open yourself up to others, you'll meet very nice parents and develop lifetime friendships.

Academically this is a top notch school as well. My son has learned some sign language, some Spanish and knows more about marine life then I do. I realized this when we went to SeaWorld. :)

My son will be attending CEE all the way through 8th grade. My son loves his school, teachers, and friends.

I highly recommend this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, February 25, 2012

Open Quote My Daughter has attended this school over the last 2 years, she loves her school, she is doing very well here her grades are excellent, She has no issues with bullying she appears to be well liked, we have hopes and we pray that before we leave this school to move on to high school that CEE will be able to expand through the 12 th grade we would most definitely be happy to continue here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Center for Educational Excellence

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 79 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 85
1999 70 2 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 84
2000 67 1 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 78
2001 70 1 1 13 5 n/a n/a 0 90
2002 194 28 7 26 11 n/a n/a 0 266
2003 194 28 7 26 11 n/a n/a 0 266
2004 227 38 16 32 7 n/a n/a 0 320
2005 219 35 22 30 7 n/a n/a 0 313
2006 213 37 19 40 7 n/a n/a 0 316
2007 212 29 18 37 8 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 230 32 19 41 9 n/a n/a 0 331
2009 218 29 15 41 6 n/a n/a 0 309
2010 185 38 22 35 6 n/a n/a 0 286
2011 223 28 0 37 5 17 17 0 327
2012 222 44 1 57 4 16 19 0 363
2013 213 35 6 56 2 16 22 0 350
2014 220 21 8 57 2 9 24 0 341
2015 228 17 10 61 5 9 28 0 358
2016 254 21 21 61 5 4 25 0 391
2017 234 24 12 61 4 5 25 0 365
2018 212 24 11 63 4 5 22 0 341
2019 199 26 12 73 3 3 21 0 337
2020 200 19 5 78 4 3 27 0 336
2021 172 14 5 64 1 3 16 0 275
2022 195 23 5 66 4 4 15 0 312
2023 200 18 3 72 4 6 16 0 319

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Center for Educational Excellence

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 85 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 84 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 78 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 90 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 266 n/a n/a n/a
2003 266 n/a n/a n/a
2004 320 n/a n/a 13.1
2005 313 n/a n/a 10.9
2006 316 n/a n/a 15.5
2007 304 n/a n/a n/a
2008 331 n/a n/a 6
2009 309 n/a n/a 1.3
2010 286 n/a n/a 0.7
2011 327 n/a n/a 0
2012 363 n/a n/a n/a
2013 350 n/a n/a n/a
2014 341 n/a n/a n/a
2015 358 n/a n/a n/a
2016 391 n/a n/a n/a
2017 365 n/a n/a n/a
2018 341 n/a n/a n/a
2019 337 n/a n/a n/a
2020 336 n/a n/a 8.9
2021 275 n/a n/a n/a
2022 312 n/a n/a n/a
2023 319 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Center for Educational Excellence

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 85 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 84 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 78 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 90 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 266 n/a n/a n/a
2003 266 n/a n/a n/a
2004 320 n/a n/a 13.1
2005 313 n/a n/a 10.9
2006 316 n/a n/a 15.5
2007 304 n/a n/a n/a
2008 331 n/a n/a 6
2009 309 n/a n/a 1.3
2010 286 n/a n/a 0.7
2011 327 n/a n/a 0
2012 363 n/a n/a n/a
2013 350 n/a n/a n/a
2014 341 n/a n/a n/a
2015 358 n/a n/a n/a
2016 391 n/a n/a n/a
2017 365 n/a n/a n/a
2018 341 n/a n/a n/a
2019 337 n/a n/a n/a
2020 336 n/a n/a 8.9
2021 275 n/a n/a n/a
2022 312 n/a n/a n/a
2023 319 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Center for Educational Excellence

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Center for Educational Excellence

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 126th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 213th of 1245 Elementary schools
 5%
Ranks 112th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 73rd of 854 Middle schools
 10%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students337319
 5.3%
African American2618
 30.8%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian123
 75%
Hispanic7372
 1.4%
Pacific Islander36
 100%
White199200
 0.5%
Two or More Races2116
 23.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Center for Educational Excellence

In the 2022-23 school year, 319 students attended Center for Educational Excellence.

Yes. Center for Educational Excellence ranks in the top 8.2% of Arizona elementary schools.

Students at Center for Educational Excellence are 63% White, 23% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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