Kelly

Summary:

Kelly is a small public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Phoenix, Arizona, with just 25 students. The school is part of the Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard District, which is ranked 362 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Kelly's student population is notably diverse, with 24% White, 28% African American, 40% Hispanic, and 8% Native American students. However, the school's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages, with only 25% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to state averages of 41% and 36%, respectively. Kelly's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 5% of Arizona elementary schools for female students, African American students, Hispanic students, and White students. The school also has had high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 4.6% to 22.2%, which are much higher than nearby schools and the state average.

While the nearby schools, such as Lowell Elementary School, ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary, and Thomas A Edison School, also struggle academically, Kelly's performance is consistently worse across multiple metrics. The school's high spending per student, ranging from $33,464 to $54,496, does not appear to translate into improved academic outcomes, and the lack of progress over the past few years suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies and support systems.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

1648 S 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034-5340

(602) 712-0500

District: Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard

Per Pupil Expenditures: $54,496

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 25

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.0%

African American:

28.0%

White:

24.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kelly is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.38. (See more...)

Compare Details Kelly is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.23. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Kelly is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40%), African American (28%), White (24%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kelly is $54,496.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Kelly

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	20.65	980^th	1226	20.1%
2023	30.38	815^th	1245	34.5%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Kelly

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.48	505^th	975	48.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Kelly

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.32	624^th	1201	48.0%
2023	55.65	280^th	820	65.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Kelly

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.27	1205^th	1219	1.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Kelly

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.79	954^th	1220	21.8%
2023	40.34	655^th	1216	46.1%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Kelly

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.18	852^nd	895	4.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Kelly

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	10.66	1188^th	1198	0.8%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Kelly

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	7.40	1120^th	1161	3.5%

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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 Kelly

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	8.23	825^th	832	0.8%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Kelly

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.10	644^th	789	18.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Kelly

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	8.61	816^th	820	0.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Kelly

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.62	807^th	818	1.3%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Kelly

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.73	507^th	573	11.5%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Kelly

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	11.18	801^st	802	0.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Kelly

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	7.67	761^st	780	2.4%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kelly

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	7	8	17	0	1	33
2019	9	9	20	0	1	39
2020	7	8	17	1	1	34
2021	8	10	17	1	1	37
2022	7	9	13	1	1	31
2023	6	7	10	2	0	25

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 Kelly

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	33	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	39	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	34	n/a	n/a	52.9
2021	37	n/a	n/a	51.4
2022	31	n/a	n/a	51.6
2023	25	n/a	n/a	52

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 Kelly

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	33	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	39	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	34	n/a	n/a	52.9
2021	37	n/a	n/a	51.4
2022	31	n/a	n/a	51.6
2023	25	n/a	n/a	52

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kelly

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$326 (1.0%)	$00 (0.0%)	$652 (1.9%)	$32,691 (97.7%)	$447 (1.3%)	$33,138 (99.0%)	$33,464
2020	$680 (1.5%)	n/a	$1,360 (2.9%)	$22,516 (48.3%)	$23,398 (50.2%)	$45,915 (98.5%)	$46,595
2021	$3,410 (7.2%)	$687 (1.4%)	$7,508 (15.8%)	$26,446 (55.5%)	$17,084 (35.9%)	$43,529 (91.4%)	$47,626
2022	$5,871 (10.8%)	$1,155 (2.1%)	$12,896 (23.7%)	$21,040 (38.6%)	$26,430 (48.5%)	$47,470 (87.1%)	$54,496

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kelly

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	39	25	35.9%
African American	9	7	22.2%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	20	10	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	6	33.3%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%

Schools Near Kelly

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				AASA English Language Arts (2024)							AASA Mathematics (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Kelly	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1648 S 16th St	Phoenix	85034	Maricopa County	Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 712-0500	25			52.0%	6 (24.0%)	7 (28.0%)	10 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$54,496	$5,871	$1,155	$12,896	$21,040	$26,430	$47,470
Nueva Vista School / Arizona State Hospital	Public, Alternative	K-12	2500 E Van Buren St # G1181	Phoenix	85008	Maricopa County	Arizona State Hospital	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 244-1331	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	5610 S. Central Avenue	Phoenix	85040	Maricopa County	ASU Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 551-6594	107			79.4%	3 (2.8%)	6 (5.6%)	96 (89.7%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)																$00			$00
Desert Marigold School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	6210 S 28th St	Phoenix	85042	Maricopa County	Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 243-6909	303				184 (60.7%)	12 (4.0%)	70 (23.1%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.2%)								(n/a)		46.0		58.0	50.0											$00			$00
Arizona Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	99 E Virginia Ave Ste 200	Phoenix	85004	Maricopa County	Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. (	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(602) 476-1320	5,122				1,882 (36.7%)	500 (9.8%)	2,047 (40.0%)	86 (1.7%)	162 (3.2%)	16 (0.3%)	429 (8.4%)								(n/a)	23.0	30.0	19.0	24.0	24.0	23.0	32.0	10.0	10.0	6.0	3.0	8.0	6.0	16.0		$00			$00
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	7777 S 15th Ter	Phoenix	85042	Maricopa County	The Paideia Academies Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 343-3040	625			81.0%	37 (5.9%)	104 (16.6%)	462 (73.9%)	9 (1.4%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)								(n/a)	24.0	27.0	36.0	39.0				16.0		17.0						$00			$00
BASIS Phoenix South	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5700 S 19th Ave	Phoenix	85041	Maricopa County	BASIS Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 962-7393	487			47.8%	50 (10.3%)	93 (19.1%)	247 (50.7%)	68 (14.0%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.9%)								(n/a)	35.0	30.0	28.0	53.0	82.0			34.0	37.0	33.0		41.0			$12,233	$658	$56	$1,372	$7,547	$3,972	$11,519
Great Hearts Online - Arizona	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4801 E Washington St Ste 250	Phoenix	85034	Maricopa County	Archway Classical Academy Trivium West	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(602) 438-7045	259				96 (37.1%)	18 (6.9%)	76 (29.3%)	40 (15.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.4%)								(n/a)		61.0			54.0			50.0				30.0
BASIS Phoenix Central Primary	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	201 E Indianola Ave	Phoenix	85012	Maricopa County	BASIS Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 962-7393	429				107 (24.9%)	59 (13.8%)	154 (35.9%)	67 (15.6%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (8.9%)								(n/a)	63.0	61.0	70.0					50.0	52.0	64.0					$11,866	$201	$29	$430	$7,709	$3,928	$11,636
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4837 E McDowell Rd	Phoenix	85008	Maricopa County	Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 244-9855	380			98.7%	28 (7.4%)	214 (56.3%)	94 (24.7%)	34 (8.9%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)								(n/a)								46.0								$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Kelly

What district is Kelly in?

Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard

How many students attend Kelly?

In the 2022-23 school year, 25 students attended Kelly.

What is the racial makeup of Kelly?

Students at Kelly are 40% Hispanic, 28% African American, 24% White, 8% American Indian.

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