Is Phoenix International Academy a good school?

Phoenix International Academy ranks 140 th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Phoenix International Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 139 students attended Phoenix International Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Phoenix International Academy?

Students at Phoenix International Academy are 73% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% White, 3% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.

Phoenix International Academy

Summary:

Phoenix International Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 139 students in grades K-8 in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students (72.66%) and smaller percentages of African American (12.23%), White (8.63%), and Native American (2.88%) students.

Phoenix International Academy has shown strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA). In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in ELA for grades 5-8, with proficiency rates ranging from 60% to 81%. However, the school's performance in mathematics and science is more mixed, with proficiency rates ranging from 46% to 48% for grades 6-7 in mathematics, and only 13% of 5th-grade students proficient in science. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 142nd out of 904 Arizona elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 1141st out of 1226 in 2020-2021. Compared to nearby schools, Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center, Percy L Julian School, Frank Elementary School, and Holdeman Elementary School generally outperform Phoenix International Academy in mathematics and science proficiency.

One concerning trend at Phoenix International Academy is the increase in its dropout rate, from 0.0% in 2019-2020 to 6.8% in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 91.37% of students in this category in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance for different racial subgroups also varies, with the highest rankings for White and English Language Learner students, and lower rankings for African American and Hispanic students. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the academic needs of its African American and Hispanic student populations to ensure more equitable outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

4310 E Broadway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85040-8808

(602) 842-2521

District: Phoenix International Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
140^th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 139

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

72.7%

African American:

12.2%

White:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Phoenix International Academy ranks better than 84.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.42. (See more...)

Compare Details Phoenix International Academy ranks better than 84.2% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.88. (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 (72.7%), African American (12.2%), White (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Phoenix International Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenix International Academy 87^th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Phoenix International Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Phoenix International Academy 54^th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	14.11	1141^st	1226	6.9%
2022	43.47	498^th	1000	50.2%
2023	37.34	716^th	1245	42.5%
2024	83.42	140^th	912	84.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	14.18	991^st	1027	3.5%
2023	53.51	256^th	617	58.5%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.29	545^th	975	44.1%
2023	86.80	37^th	451	91.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.66	1053^rd	1201	12.3%
2023	72.64	124^th	820	84.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.75	384^th	1116	65.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	9.85	1200^th	1219	1.6%
2022	50.57	406^th	824	50.7%
2023	40.11	660^th	1219	45.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	19.98	1012^th	1220	17.0%
2022	61.65	280^th	830	66.3%
2023	36.44	717^th	1216	41.0%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.29	670^th	895	25.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	13.63	1175^th	1198	1.9%
2022	14.78	661^st	716	7.7%
2023	43.77	606^th	1170	48.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	97.54	1^st	1161	99.9%
2023	39.67	616^th	1024	39.8%

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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 Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	19.20	711^th	832	14.5%
2023	40.62	424^th	854	50.4%
2024	79.88	87^th	550	84.2%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.68	623^rd	650	4.2%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.49	95^th	606	84.3%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Phoenix International Academy

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 Low Socio Economic Status students at Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.35	194^th	717	72.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	19.77	706^th	820	13.9%
2022	34.53	314^th	494	36.4%
2023	32.69	494^th	806	38.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	20.79	680^th	818	16.9%
2022	17.71	395^th	476	17.0%
2023	46.75	357^th	810	55.9%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Phoenix International Academy

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 Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	29.05	583^rd	802	27.3%
2023	35.16	456^th	760	40.0%

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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.75	285^th	390	26.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Phoenix International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.97	627^th	780	19.6%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2020	10	24	0	60	0	0	5	99
2021	6	20	0	73	2	0	1	102
2022	6	22	0	70	2	0	2	102
2023	12	17	1	101	4	2	2	139

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 Phoenix International Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	99	n/a	n/a	84.8
2021	102	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	102	n/a	n/a	40.2
2023	139	n/a	n/a	91.4

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 Phoenix International Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	99	n/a	n/a	84.8
2021	102	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	102	n/a	n/a	40.2
2023	139	n/a	n/a	91.4

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 Phoenix International Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2020	$20,178

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Phoenix International Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	0	139
African American	0	17
American Indian	0	4
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	0	101
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	0	12
Two or More Races	0	2

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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 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	AzSCI Science 5th 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
Phoenix International Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4310 E Broadway Rd	Phoenix	85040	Maricopa County	Phoenix International Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 842-2521	139			91.4%	12 (8.6%)	17 (12.2%)	101 (72.7%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.9%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	83.4	140^th of 912 public elementary schools	84.6%		37.3	716^th of 1245 public elementary schools	42.5%	576			81.0	66.0	76.0	60.0				48.0	46.0			$00			$00
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy	Public, Charter	K-4	4039 E Raymond St Ste 3	Phoenix	85040	Maricopa County	South Phoenix Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(877) 225-2118	323			76.8%	17 (5.3%)	121 (37.5%)	152 (47.1%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.2%)	5 (1.5%)	19 (5.9%)	12	838^th of 912 public elementary schools	8.1%		24.5	916^th of 1245 public elementary schools	26.4%	78	20.0	21.0					30.0						$9,279	$1,899	$282	$4,080	$2,729	$4,369	$7,098
Nevitt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4525 E Saint Anne Ave	Phoenix	85042	Maricopa County	Tempe School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 431-6640	702	48	14.7	71.9%	29 (4.1%)	82 (11.7%)	559 (79.6%)	6 (0.9%)	10 (1.4%)	5 (0.7%)	11 (1.6%)	12.3	833^rd of 912 public elementary schools	8.7%		25.8	891^st of 1245 public elementary schools	28.4%	58		29.0	24.0				12.0	18.0	28.0			15.0		$00			$00
Holdeman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1326 W 18th St	Tempe	85281	Maricopa County	Tempe School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 966-9934	388	29	13.3	87.9%	35 (9.0%)	95 (24.5%)	188 (48.5%)	4 (1.0%)	21 (5.4%)	31 (8.0%)	14 (3.6%)	12	841^st of 912 public elementary schools	7.8%		26	887^th of 1245 public elementary schools	28.8%	46	20.0	30.0	19.0				24.0							$00			$00
George Gervin Prep Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2801 E Southern Ave	Phoenix	85040	Maricopa County	George Gervin Youth Center Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 219-2121	165			72.1%	2 (1.2%)	59 (35.8%)	87 (52.7%)	2 (1.2%)	6 (3.6%)	8 (4.8%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)													$12,132	$678	$2,807	$4,162	$6,014	$2,633	$8,648
Scales Technology Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1115 W 5th St	Tempe	85281	Maricopa County	Tempe School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 929-9909	416	29	14.2	76.7%	48 (11.5%)	104 (25.0%)	212 (51.0%)	6 (1.4%)	25 (6.0%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (4.6%)	13.9	804^th of 912 public elementary schools	11.8%		22.6	948^th of 1245 public elementary schools	23.9%	144	18.0	32.0	28.0				18.0							$00			$00
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center	Public	PK, KG-3	4615 S 22nd St	Phoenix	85040	Maricopa County	Roosevelt Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 232-4910	217	16	13.5	89.4%	3 (1.4%)	56 (25.8%)	148 (68.2%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)								(n/a)	22.0												$20,408	$4,086	$1,463	$9,634	$12,923	$1,936	$14,859
Percy L Julian School	Public	K-8	2149 E Carver Dr	Phoenix	85040	Maricopa County	Roosevelt Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 232-4950	284	16	17.7	93.7%	5 (1.8%)	64 (22.5%)	208 (73.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)								(n/a)					28.0				22.0				$13,712	$1,250	$1,398	$3,897	$9,774	$1,290	$11,064
Frank Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8409 S Avenida Del Yaqui	Guadalupe	85283	Maricopa County	Tempe School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 897-6202	506	37	13.8	93.9%	18 (3.6%)	36 (7.1%)	318 (62.8%)	1 (0.2%)	126 (24.9%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	12.7	826^th of 912 public elementary schools	9.4%		13.2	1157^th of 1245 public elementary schools	7.1%	331	22.0	27.0	19.0				28.0							$00			$00
Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-6	2033 E Southern Ave	Phoenix	85040	Maricopa County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Eleme	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 276-1943	293			91.8%	5 (1.7%)	132 (45.1%)	130 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)								(n/a)													$11,936	$1,588	$3,470	$6,647	$4,282	$2,596	$6,878

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