ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary

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ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary ranks 246 th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary is a public charter elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, serving 498 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the ASU Preparatory Academy district, which is ranked 81 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary consistently performs above the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across grades 3 and 4. In the 2023-2024 school year, 49% of 3rd graders and 67% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 39% and 46%, respectively. In Mathematics, 58% of 3rd graders and 49% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 43% and 36%. The school has maintained a high statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 20% of Arizona elementary schools, and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year.

The school's performance is particularly strong for Hispanic and Special Education students, with these subgroups ranking in the top 5% and top 10% of Arizona elementary schools, respectively, in recent years. The school's diverse student population reflects the broader demographic trends in the surrounding community, with a racial/ethnic makeup of 39.76% White, 36.75% Hispanic, 5.82% African American, 4.02% Asian, 2.81% Native American, 0.4% Pacific Islander, and 10.44% two or more races. When compared to the nearby public schools in the Higley Unified School District, ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary generally outperforms its counterparts in academic proficiency, particularly in ELA.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

6950 E Williams Field Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212-6033

(480) 727-5700

District: ASU Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
246^th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 498

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.8%

Hispanic:

36.7%

Two or more races:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.7%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.46. (See more...)

Student Body

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary 246^th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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ASU Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks ASU Preparatory Academy 81^st of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2014	85.47	139^th	1079	87.1%
2016	95.72	25^th	1079	97.7%
2017	97.30	13^th	1106	98.8%
2018	92.58	69^th	1109	93.8%
2019	89.51	85^th	1039	91.8%
2021	84.26	191^st	1226	84.4%
2022	78.60	179^th	1000	82.1%
2023	92.35	80^th	1245	93.6%
2024	70.46	246^th	904	72.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	72.75	173^rd	1027	83.2%
2022	43.26	277^th	444	37.6%
2023	78.55	68^th	617	89.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	77.91	44^th	417	89.4%
2021	85.53	45^th	1201	96.3%
2023	81.67	70^th	820	91.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	94.55	21^st	820	97.4%
2023	93.65	28^th	1116	97.5%

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Rank History for Female students at ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	88.72	95^th	1023	90.7%
2019	79.71	138^th	862	84.0%
2021	83.77	182^nd	1219	85.1%
2022	64.86	246^th	824	70.1%
2023	91.32	71^st	1219	94.2%
2024	55.96	227^th	593	61.7%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.92	193^rd	239	19.2%

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Rank History for Male students at ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	93.19	55^th	1032	94.7%
2019	90.26	54^th	850	93.6%
2021	81.26	205^th	1220	83.2%
2022	83.31	87^th	830	89.5%
2023	90.91	89^th	1216	92.7%
2024	55.38	258^th	609	57.6%

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Rank History for African American students at ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.57	145^th	895	83.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	95.22	21^st	911	97.7%
2019	91.79	35^th	709	95.1%
2021	78.81	154^th	1198	87.1%
2022	76.87	134^th	716	81.3%
2023	93.75	39^th	1170	96.7%
2024	65.58	140^th	472	70.3%

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Rank History for Native American students at ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.76	169^th	654	74.2%

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Rank History for White students at ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	88.64	44^th	720	93.9%
2019	79.95	79^th	595	86.7%
2021	79.34	182^nd	1161	84.3%
2022	75.90	114^th	800	85.8%
2023	90.69	35^th	1024	96.6%
2024	53.22	220^th	477	53.9%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	293	22	22	55	1	2	10	405
2013	157	12	13	37	1	0	8	228
2014	238	18	27	90	2	1	23	399
2015	215	14	22	90	2	1	24	368
2016	167	15	17	88	3	0	21	311
2017	211	13	15	102	4	0	23	368
2018	210	14	12	101	4	0	28	369
2019	215	12	11	99	2	0	31	370
2020	232	17	8	113	2	1	45	418
2021	208	17	7	226	12	1	35	506
2022	210	17	11	181	11	1	35	466
2023	198	29	20	183	14	2	52	498

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	405	n/a	n/a	0
2013	228	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	399	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	368	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	311	n/a	n/a	12.5
2017	368	n/a	n/a	14.7
2018	369	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	370	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	418	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	506	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	466	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	498	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 ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	405	n/a	n/a	0
2013	228	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	399	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	368	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	311	n/a	n/a	12.5
2017	368	n/a	n/a	14.7
2018	369	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	370	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	418	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	506	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	466	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	498	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary

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	$00 (0.0%)	$101 (0.8%)	$102 (0.8%)	$7,914 (62.5%)	$4,642 (36.7%)	$12,556 (99.2%)	$12,658
2020	$158 (0.6%)	$60 (0.2%)	$377 (1.4%)	$14,888 (55.5%)	$11,696 (43.6%)	$26,585 (99.2%)	$26,803

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 85^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 80^th of 1245 Elementary schools	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	370	498	34.6%
African American	12	29	141.7%
American Indian	2	14	600%
Asian	11	20	81.8%
Hispanic	99	183	84.8%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	215	198	7.9%
Two or More Races	31	52	67.7%

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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 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th 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
ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary	Public, Charter	K-4	6950 E Williams Field Rd	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	ASU Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 727-5700	498				198 (39.8%)	29 (5.8%)	183 (36.7%)	20 (4.0%)	14 (2.8%)	2 (0.4%)	52 (10.4%)	70.5	246^th of 904 public elementary schools	72.8%		92.4	80^th of 1245 public elementary schools	93.6%	166	49.0	67.0					58.0	49.0						$00			$00
Gateway Pointe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	2069 South De La Torre Drive	Gilbert	85295	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 279-7700	767	42	18.4	40.8%	380 (49.5%)	88 (11.5%)	214 (27.9%)	13 (1.7%)	9 (1.2%)	8 (1.0%)	55 (7.2%)	50	401^st of 904 public elementary schools	55.6%		56.4	471^st of 1245 public elementary schools	62.2%	70	44.0	57.0	37.0	45.0			39.0	56.0	42.0	31.0			$7,347	$623	$77	$1,323	$5,950	$696	$6,646
Legacy Traditional School - Gilbert	Public, Charter	K-8	2747 S Recker Rd	Gilbert	85295	Maricopa County	Legacy Traditional School - Gilbert	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 397-9260	1,083			16.0%	533 (49.2%)	65 (6.0%)	262 (24.2%)	109 (10.1%)	8 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	105 (9.7%)	77.1	190^th of 904 public elementary schools	79.0%		84.8	183^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	85.3%	7	68.0	65.0	64.0	63.0	56.0	63.0	69.0	56.0	50.0	36.0	40.0	38.0		$00			$00
Centennial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	3507 S Ranch House Pkwy	Gilbert	85297	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 279-8200	679	43	15.8	16.8%	436 (64.2%)	19 (2.8%)	168 (24.7%)	8 (1.2%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (6.2%)	79.9	163^rd of 904 public elementary schools	82.0%		85.4	177^th of 1245 public elementary schools	85.8%	14	62.0	57.0	55.0	68.0			67.0	61.0	58.0	51.0			$6,866	$257	$109	$623	$6,047	$453	$6,500
Higley Traditional Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	3391 E Vest Ave	Gilbert	85295	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 279-6800	761	41	18.6	18.9%	418 (54.9%)	46 (6.0%)	167 (21.9%)	60 (7.9%)	3 (0.4%)	6 (0.8%)	61 (8.0%)	81.7	154^th of 904 public elementary schools	83.0%		89.2	131^st of 1245 public elementary schools	89.5%	23	54.0	70.0	57.0	69.0			70.0	64.0	52.0	55.0			$6,505	$130	$100	$360	$5,683	$592	$6,275
Chaparral Elementary School	Public	K-8	3380 E Frye Rd	Gilbert	85295	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 279-7900	806	52	15.5	23.9%	497 (61.7%)	36 (4.5%)	185 (23.0%)	19 (2.4%)	12 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.9%)	65	280^th of 904 public elementary schools	69.0%		78.8	241^st of 1245 public elementary schools	80.6%	39	52.0	63.0	54.0	50.0			53.0	58.0	50.0	30.0			$7,402	$564	$436	$1,564	$5,944	$458	$6,402
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner	Public, Charter	K-6	3939 E Warner Rd	Gilbert	85296	Maricopa County	CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation and Performing	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 248-8025	340			35.9%	129 (37.9%)	52 (15.3%)	116 (34.1%)	4 (1.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (10.6%)	32.6	544^th of 904 public elementary schools	39.8%		38.7	697^th of 1245 public elementary schools	44.0%	153	31.0	40.0	43.0	42.0			24.0						$6,315	$1,107	$249	$2,462	$3,874	$1,086	$4,960
San Tan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3443 E Calistoga Dr	Gilbert	85297	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 279-7200	911	50	18.4	13.0%	593 (65.1%)	20 (2.2%)	240 (26.3%)	16 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	38 (4.2%)	78.2	179^th of 904 public elementary schools	80.2%		89.3	129^th of 1245 public elementary schools	89.6%	50	50.0	69.0	68.0	61.0			51.0	58.0	64.0	54.0			$6,576	$205	$133	$543	$5,822	$416	$6,238
Power Ranch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	4351 S Ranch House Pkwy	Gilbert	85297	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 279-7600	623	40	15.4	25.8%	423 (67.9%)	28 (4.5%)	117 (18.8%)	7 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	41 (6.6%)	68.4	261^st of 904 public elementary schools	71.1%		77.1	269^th of 1245 public elementary schools	78.4%	8	53.0	65.0	57.0	61.0			44.0	54.0	46.0	45.0			$8,128	$366	$147	$880	$7,194	$420	$7,614
Cortina Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	19680 S 188th St	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 279-7800	702	41	17.0	10.0%	493 (70.2%)	19 (2.7%)	127 (18.1%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (7.1%)	83.2	144^th of 904 public elementary schools	84.1%		88.7	138^th of 1245 public elementary schools	88.9%	6	62.0	68.0	62.0	76.0			49.0	61.0	64.0	62.0			$6,754	$349	$100	$798	$5,950	$354	$6,305

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Is ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary a good school?

ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary ranks 246^th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary?

Students at ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary are 40% White, 37% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% African American, 4% Asian, 3% American Indian.

How many students attend ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 498 students attended ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary.

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