Is ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School a good school?

ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School ranks in the bottom 15.6% of Arizona middle schools.

How many students attend ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 416 students attended ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School?

Students at ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School are 71% Hispanic, 14% African American, 8% White, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School

Summary:

ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School is a public charter school serving grades 5-8 in Phoenix, Arizona, with a diverse student population that is majority Hispanic (72.86% in 2022-2023).

The school has struggled academically, consistently underperforming the state average on standardized tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, only 19-26% of students were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 35-43%. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students (ranked 280th out of 322 Arizona middle schools for ELA proficiency in 2023-2024) and students with disabilities (ranked 644th out of 789 in 2020-2021). In comparison, nearby schools like Madison #1 Elementary School and Madison Park School perform significantly better, with 37-51% of students proficient in ELA and 28-34% in Mathematics.

The school has also seen a concerning increase in dropout rates, rising from 0.0% in 2017-2018 to 2.5% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the dropout rates of nearby schools like Madison #1 Elementary School (0.5% in 2019-2020) and Osborn Middle School (4.0% in 2020-2021). Additionally, the school serves a high-needs population, with 54.77% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is higher than the rates at nearby schools like Madison #1 Elementary School (31.98%) and Madison Park School (53.77%).

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006-3324

(602) 496-3100

District: ASU Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
464^th of 550 Arizona Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 416

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

71.4%

African American:

13.9%

White:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.8%

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School 464^th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School in the ranking list.)

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ASU Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks ASU Preparatory Academy 270^th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2016	38.38	376^th	677	44.5%
2017	41.87	342^nd	695	50.8%
2018	58.05	255^th	711	64.1%
2019	48.91	268^th	605	55.7%
2021	30.26	539^th	832	35.2%
2022	16.47	509^th	605	15.9%
2023	20.07	689^th	854	19.3%
2024	16.60	464^th	550	15.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.16	396^th	650	39.1%
2023	55.31	151^st	384	60.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle 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 ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.25	30^th	178	83.1%
2021	28.10	644^th	789	18.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	56.21	167^th	503	66.8%
2023	20.04	617^th	717	13.9%
2024	16.12	293^rd	320	8.4%

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Rank History for Female students at ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	54.10	242^nd	624	61.2%
2019	47.92	220^th	466	52.8%
2021	33.56	493^rd	820	39.9%
2023	17.30	703^rd	806	12.8%
2024	10.62	356^th	386	7.8%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.61	106^th	143	25.9%

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Rank History for Male students at ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	55.53	224^th	617	63.7%
2019	51.12	187^th	435	57.0%
2021	26.28	599^th	818	26.8%
2022	13.36	420^th	476	11.8%
2023	23.00	623^rd	810	23.1%
2024	13.87	317^th	370	14.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.62	361^st	404	10.6%

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Rank History for African American students at ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.89	301^st	573	47.5%
2023	18.07	347^th	400	13.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	61.36	153^rd	543	71.8%
2019	56.08	136^th	387	64.9%
2021	33.58	512^th	802	36.2%
2022	15.17	360^th	392	8.2%
2023	18.75	669^th	760	12.0%
2024	15.92	291^st	329	11.6%

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Rank History for Native American students at ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.34	31^st	390	92.1%

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Rank History for White students at ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	45.60	393^rd	780	49.6%
2022	32.42	334^th	446	25.1%
2023	53.05	291^st	675	56.9%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	46	42	5	249	9	0	7	358
2016	45	38	5	254	7	0	9	358
2017	38	37	4	265	8	0	6	358
2018	33	34	7	258	8	0	6	346
2019	28	33	4	265	6	1	10	347
2020	42	46	3	357	4	0	16	468
2021	24	43	4	358	3	0	8	440
2022	29	46	4	300	5	0	14	398
2023	35	52	2	298	9	0	13	409
2024	34	58	4	297	13	0	10	416

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 - Phoenix Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	358	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	358	n/a	n/a	71.2
2017	358	n/a	n/a	72.3
2018	346	n/a	n/a	53.8
2019	347	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	468	n/a	n/a	59.8
2021	440	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	398	n/a	n/a	27.4
2023	409	n/a	n/a	54.8
2024	416	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 - Phoenix Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	358	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	358	n/a	n/a	71.2
2017	358	n/a	n/a	72.3
2018	346	n/a	n/a	53.8
2019	347	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	468	n/a	n/a	59.8
2021	440	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	398	n/a	n/a	27.4
2023	409	n/a	n/a	54.8
2024	416	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 - Phoenix Middle 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	$511 (4.3%)	$198 (1.7%)	$1,220 (10.4%)	$5,778 (49.1%)	$5,278 (44.9%)	$11,055 (94.0%)	$11,764
2020	$129 (0.6%)	$50 (0.2%)	$308 (1.4%)	$12,196 (55.5%)	$9,581 (43.6%)	$21,777 (99.2%)	$21,956

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 268^th of 605 Middle schools	Ranks 689^th of 854 Middle schools	36.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	347	409	17.9%
African American	33	52	57.6%
American Indian	6	9	50%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	265	298	12.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	28	35	25%
Two or More Races	10	13	30%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)					AASA Mathematics (2024)				AzSCI Science (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	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 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 - 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	416				34 (8.2%)	58 (13.9%)	297 (71.4%)	4 (1.0%)	13 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	16.6	464^th of 550 public middle schools	15.6%		20.1	689^th of 854 public middle schools	19.3%	225		19.0	24.0	25.0	26.0	12.0		14.0		14.0	16.0		$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	511	29	17.6		10 (2.0%)	50 (9.8%)	439 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	14.7	478^th of 550 public middle schools	13.1%		17.4	736^th of 854 public middle schools	13.8%	258	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
Madison Park School	Public	5-8	1431 E. Campbell	Phoenix	85014	Maricopa County	Madison Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 664-7500	480	24	20.4		94 (19.6%)	46 (9.6%)	263 (54.8%)	6 (1.3%)	38 (7.9%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.7%)	22.3	398^th of 550 public middle schools	27.6%		30.9	539^th of 854 public middle schools	36.9%	141		17.0	22.0	31.0	27.0			15.0	23.0	22.0	25.0	$11,907	$1,069	$169	$2,307	$7,948	$2,721	$10,669
Osborn Middle School	Public	7-8	1102 W Highland Ave	Phoenix	85013	Maricopa County	Osborn Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 707-2400	438	23	19.4		43 (9.8%)	58 (13.2%)	284 (64.8%)	10 (2.3%)	30 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.7%)	19.1	436^th of 550 public middle schools	20.7%		24.7	624^th of 854 public middle schools	26.9%	188				37.0	22.0			20.0	9.0		11.0	$7,635	$1,635	$140	$3,410	$5,463	$397	$5,860
Isaac Middle School	Public	6-8	3402 W McDowell Rd	Phoenix	85009	Maricopa County	Isaac Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 455-6800	487	30	16.2		6 (1.2%)	20 (4.1%)	456 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	9.1	534^th of 550 public middle schools	2.9%		13.5	797^th of 854 public middle schools	6.7%	263			11.0	9.0	17.0				13.0		13.0		$00			$00
Morris K. Udall Escuela de Bellas Artes	Public	6-8	3348 W McDowell Rd	Phoenix	85009	Maricopa County	Isaac Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 442-2700	555	32	17.3		10 (1.8%)	16 (2.9%)	525 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8.3	540^th of 550 public middle schools	1.8%		15.5	767^th of 854 public middle schools	10.2%	227			15.0	19.0	17.0		10.0	8.0			8.0		$00			$00
Imagine Camelback Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	5050 N. 19th Ave.	Phoenix	85015	Maricopa County	Imagine Camelback Middle Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 344-4620	170				5 (2.9%)	24 (14.1%)	129 (75.9%)	6 (3.5%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)								(n/a)													$00			$00
Madison #1 Elementary School	Public	5-8	5525 N 16th St	Phoenix	85016	Maricopa County	Madison Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 664-7100	886	44	20.2		333 (37.6%)	60 (6.8%)	367 (41.4%)	13 (1.5%)	35 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (8.7%)	48	243^rd of 550 public middle schools	55.8%		61.7	261^st of 854 public middle schools	69.4%	18		44.0	37.0	46.0	51.0	34.0	31.0	32.0	31.0	42.0	41.0	$9,943	$1,010	$112	$2,132	$6,749	$2,072	$8,821
Granada Elementary School-East Campus	Public	4-8	3022 W Campbell Ave	Phoenix	85017	Maricopa County	Alhambra Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 589-0110	696	35	19.8		10 (1.4%)	75 (10.8%)	574 (82.5%)	19 (2.7%)	14 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	11.9	508^th of 550 public middle schools	7.6%		14.9	775^th of 854 public middle schools	9.3%	267		10.0	16.0	20.0	14.0			15.0	17.0	12.0	12.0	$7,878	$1,347	$229	$2,923	$5,624	$678	$6,302
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	228				17 (7.5%)	83 (36.4%)	112 (49.1%)	3 (1.3%)	4 (1.8%)	2 (0.9%)	7 (3.1%)								(n/a)			34.0	24.0								$9,211	$1,846	$300	$3,991	$3,780	$3,285	$7,065

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