South Valley Prep and Arts School

Summary:

South Valley Prep and Arts School is a public charter middle school serving grades 5-8 in Phoenix, Arizona, with a diverse student population. However, the school has consistently underperformed academically, ranking in the bottom quartile of Arizona middle schools and struggling to meet state proficiency standards.

The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with only 11% of 5th graders proficient in English Language Arts and just 2% of 8th graders proficient in mathematics, compared to state averages of 37% and 27%, respectively. South Valley Prep and Arts School also has a low statewide ranking, placing 746 out of 854 middle schools in the 2022-2023 school year, and its performance is particularly low for African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in dropout rates, rising from 0.0% in 2017-2018 to 4.5% in 2021-2022.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Tonalea Middle School, which outperforms South Valley Prep and Arts School in all subject areas and grade levels, the stark contrast in academic achievement becomes evident. Despite being in operation for several years, South Valley Prep and Arts School has not shown consistent improvement, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of strategies to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

4039 E Raymond St Ste 3
Phoenix, AZ 85040-1946

(877) 225-2118

District: South Valley Academy Inc.

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,211

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 212

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.8%

African American:

37.7%

White:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Valley Prep and Arts School 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 16.77. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.8%), African American (37.7%), White (9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.8% 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 South Valley Prep and Arts School is $9,211.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for South Valley Prep and Arts School

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Rank History for all students at South Valley Prep and Arts School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2014	23.62	553^rd	690	19.9%
2016	15.60	605^th	677	10.6%
2017	19.71	576^th	695	17.1%
2018	15.44	619^th	711	12.9%
2019	23.26	450^th	605	25.6%
2021	15.70	768^th	832	7.7%
2022	11.57	562^nd	605	7.1%
2023	16.77	746^th	854	12.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Valley Prep and Arts School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.79	594^th	650	8.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Valley Prep and Arts School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.74	298^th	606	50.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Valley Prep and Arts School

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 Low Socio Economic Status students at South Valley Prep and Arts School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.81	333^rd	503	33.8%
2023	22.18	589^th	717	17.9%

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Rank History for Homeless students at South Valley Prep and Arts School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.63	128^th	257	50.2%

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Rank History for Female students at South Valley Prep and Arts School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	20.01	520^th	624	16.7%
2021	16.89	750^th	820	8.5%
2023	19.58	672^nd	806	16.6%

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Rank History for Male students at South Valley Prep and Arts School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	11.68	584^th	617	5.3%
2021	16.79	753^rd	818	7.9%
2023	15.52	727^th	810	10.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at South Valley Prep and Arts School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.21	335^th	404	17.1%

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Rank History for African American students at South Valley Prep and Arts School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	18.44	114^th	125	8.8%
2021	31.60	406^th	573	29.1%
2023	10.62	391^st	400	2.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Valley Prep and Arts School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	17.36	491^st	543	9.6%
2021	18.73	749^th	802	6.6%
2023	20.51	640^th	760	15.8%

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Rank History for Native American students at South Valley Prep and Arts School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.55	194^th	390	50.3%

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Rank History for White students at South Valley Prep and Arts School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.81	706^th	780	9.5%
2023	29.60	485^th	675	28.1%

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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 South Valley Prep and Arts School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	4	11	1	30	1	0	1	48
2013	13	35	1	78	9	0	2	138
2014	31	56	1	100	8	1	4	201
2015	32	62	3	104	7	3	3	214
2016	23	72	6	94	6	4	3	208
2017	20	90	5	99	12	3	6	235
2018	17	82	4	117	6	0	2	228
2019	14	77	4	110	5	0	3	213
2020	12	76	6	121	5	0	9	229
2021	20	77	7	117	5	2	4	232
2022	24	92	3	122	9	2	10	262
2023	19	80	4	97	5	1	6	212

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 South Valley Prep and Arts School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	48	n/a	n/a	83.3
2013	138	n/a	n/a	82.6
2014	201	n/a	n/a	98.5
2015	214	n/a	n/a	0
2016	208	n/a	n/a	98.6
2017	235	n/a	n/a	98.7
2018	228	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	213	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	229	n/a	n/a	77.7
2021	232	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	262	n/a	n/a	77.5
2023	212	n/a	n/a	77.8

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 South Valley Prep and Arts School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	48	n/a	n/a	83.3
2013	138	n/a	n/a	82.6
2014	201	n/a	n/a	98.5
2015	214	n/a	n/a	0
2016	208	n/a	n/a	98.6
2017	235	n/a	n/a	98.7
2018	228	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	213	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	229	n/a	n/a	77.7
2021	232	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	262	n/a	n/a	77.5
2023	212	n/a	n/a	77.8

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 South Valley Prep and Arts School

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	$708 (7.1%)	$136 (1.4%)	$1,553 (15.5%)	$4,534 (45.3%)	$4,623 (46.2%)	$9,157 (91.6%)	$10,002
2021	$1,145 (13.5%)	$345 (4.1%)	$2,635 (31.0%)	$3,892 (45.7%)	$3,127 (36.7%)	$7,019 (82.5%)	$8,509
2022	$1,846 (20.0%)	$300 (3.3%)	$3,991 (43.3%)	$3,780 (41.0%)	$3,285 (35.7%)	$7,065 (76.7%)	$9,211

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Valley Prep and Arts School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 450^th of 605 Middle schools	Ranks 746^th of 854 Middle schools	13%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	213	212	0.5%
African American	77	80	3.9%
American Indian	5	5
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	110	97	11.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	14	19	35.7%
Two or More Races	3	6	100%

Schools Near South Valley Prep and Arts School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th 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
South Valley Prep and Arts School	Public, Charter	5-8	4039 E Raymond St Ste 3	Phoenix	85040	Maricopa County	South Valley Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(877) 225-2118	212			77.8%	19 (9.0%)	80 (37.7%)	97 (45.8%)	4 (1.9%)	5 (2.4%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.8%)								(n/a)			34.0	24.0						$9,211	$1,846	$300	$3,991	$3,780	$3,285	$7,065
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School	Public	6-8	1025 S Beck Ave	Tempe	85281	Maricopa County	Tempe School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 966-7114	755	58	13.0	71.9%	57 (7.5%)	147 (19.5%)	451 (59.7%)	11 (1.5%)	46 (6.1%)	22 (2.9%)	21 (2.8%)	11.5	495^th of 533 public middle schools	7.1%		15.1	771^st of 854 public middle schools	9.7%	276			21.0	26.0	18.0			5.0	10.0		$00			$00
Wilson Elementary School	Public	4-8	2929 E Fillmore St	Phoenix	85008	Maricopa County	Wilson Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 683-2400	582	30	19.4	78.9%	15 (2.6%)	56 (9.6%)	499 (85.7%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	14.7	462^nd of 533 public middle schools	13.3%		17.4	736^th of 854 public middle schools	13.8%	274	20.0	11.0	13.0	22.0				23.0	14.0	$21,264	$3,602	$1,976	$9,180	$12,754	$2,932	$15,686
McKemy Academy of International Studies	Public	6-8	2250 S College Ave	Tempe	85282	Maricopa County	Tempe School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 459-5048	334	19	17.4	35.6%	141 (42.2%)	27 (8.1%)	133 (39.8%)	4 (1.2%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.9%)	68.2	131^st of 533 public middle schools	75.4%		77.6	143^rd of 854 public middle schools	83.3%	12			62.0	63.0	54.0		40.0	46.0	37.0		$00			$00
New School for the Arts Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	1216 E Apache Blvd	Tempe	85281	Maricopa County	New School for the Arts Middle School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 481-9235	88				52 (59.1%)	3 (3.4%)	20 (22.7%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.1%)								(n/a)					43.0						$00			$00
ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	735 E Fillmore St	Phoenix	85006	Maricopa County	ASU Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 496-3100	409			54.8%	35 (8.6%)	52 (12.7%)	298 (72.9%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	16.5	447^th of 533 public middle schools	16.1%		20.1	689^th of 854 public middle schools	19.3%	242		19.0	24.0	25.0	26.0	12.0		14.0			$00			$00
South Pointe Junior High School	Public, Charter	6-8	217 E Olympic Dr	Phoenix	85042	Maricopa County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Junio	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 243-8496	133			79.7%	6 (4.5%)	41 (30.8%)	74 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)								(n/a)				27.0						$13,805	$2,950	$2,945	$8,844	$4,617	$3,294	$7,911
Fees College Preparatory Middle School	Public	6-8	1600 E Watson Dr	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	Tempe School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 897-6063	789	53	14.8	63.9%	73 (9.3%)	86 (10.9%)	471 (59.7%)	12 (1.5%)	116 (14.7%)	6 (0.8%)	25 (3.2%)	11.1	497^th of 533 public middle schools	6.8%		14.6	778^th of 854 public middle schools	8.9%	281			24.0	20.0	18.0		8.0	6.0	17.0		$00			$00
Connolly Middle School	Public	6-8	2002 E Concorda Dr	Tempe	85282	Maricopa County	Tempe School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 967-8933	984	68	14.5	55.9%	196 (19.9%)	150 (15.2%)	479 (48.7%)	18 (1.8%)	73 (7.4%)	18 (1.8%)	50 (5.1%)	25.6	357^th of 533 public middle schools	33.0%		38.3	457^th of 854 public middle schools	46.5%	100			34.0	37.0	35.0		17.0	16.0	21.0		$00			$00
Ingleside Middle School	Public	6-8	5402 E Osborn Rd	Phoenix	85018	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 484-4900	777	43	18.0	39.9%	355 (45.7%)	53 (6.8%)	297 (38.2%)	25 (3.2%)	24 (3.1%)	4 (0.5%)	19 (2.4%)	68.9	128^th of 533 public middle schools	76.0%		79.4	131^st of 854 public middle schools	84.7%	3			58.0	57.0	40.0		47.0	52.0	50.0	$6,181	$314	$398	$1,025	$5,024	$445	$5,469

Frequently Asked Questions about South Valley Prep and Arts School

What district is South Valley Prep and Arts School in?

South Valley Academy Inc.

What is the racial makeup of South Valley Prep and Arts School?

Students at South Valley Prep and Arts School are 46% Hispanic, 38% African American, 9% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian.

How many students attend South Valley Prep and Arts School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended South Valley Prep and Arts School.

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