Scholars Academy Sunnyslope

Summary:

Scholars Academy Sunnyslope is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Phoenix, Arizona, with a student population of 203. The school faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, high poverty rates, and concerning equity issues for its student population.

Scholars Academy Sunnyslope struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, the school scored 18% proficient compared to the state average of 41%, and in 7th grade Math, the school scored only 10% proficient compared to the state average of 30%. The school's African American and Hispanic student subgroups perform particularly poorly, ranking in the bottom 10% of Arizona elementary schools for these groups. In contrast, nearby charter schools like Great Hearts Academies - Archway North Phoenix and Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School significantly outperform Scholars Academy Sunnyslope across academic metrics and have much higher statewide rankings.

Scholars Academy Sunnyslope also has a high percentage of students (81.77%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school has seen a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic students over the past year, suggesting a potential shift in the school's demographic makeup. Despite these challenges, Scholars Academy Sunnyslope has consistently performed poorly, with its statewide ranking and Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix rating remaining at the bottom of the state over the past few years, indicating a lack of progress or improvement in the school's academic outcomes.

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Public, Charter K-8

1055 E Hearn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85022-4332

(623) 640-9326

District: Scholars Academy Sunnyslope

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 248

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.8%

African American:

21.8%

White:

21.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scholars Academy Sunnyslope 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 19.57. (See more...)

Compare Details Scholars Academy Sunnyslope 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 29.16. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Scholars Academy Sunnyslope is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.8%), African American (21.8%), White (21.4%). (See more...)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Scholars Academy Sunnyslope

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.57	1013^th	1245	18.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Scholars Academy Sunnyslope

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.39	838^th	1116	24.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Scholars Academy Sunnyslope

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.77	925^th	1219	24.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Scholars Academy Sunnyslope

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.05	894^th	1216	26.5%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Scholars Academy Sunnyslope

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.18	601^st	607	1.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Scholars Academy Sunnyslope

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.10	864^th	1170	26.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Scholars Academy Sunnyslope

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.41	902^nd	1024	11.9%

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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 Scholars Academy Sunnyslope

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.16	567^th	854	33.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Scholars Academy Sunnyslope

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.65	236^th	717	67.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Scholars Academy Sunnyslope

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.70	299^th	810	63.1%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Scholars Academy Sunnyslope

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.39	333^rd	760	56.2%

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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
2022	27	25	1	55	10	0	3	121
2023	37	43	1	111	10	0	1	203
2024	53	54	2	121	6	2	10	248

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 Scholars Academy Sunnyslope

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	121	n/a	n/a	47.9
2023	203	n/a	n/a	81.8
2024	248	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 Scholars Academy Sunnyslope

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	121	n/a	n/a	47.9
2023	203	n/a	n/a	81.8
2024	248	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.

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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	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
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope	Public, Charter	K-8	1055 E Hearn Rd	Phoenix	85022	Maricopa County	Scholars Academy Sunnyslope	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 640-9326	248				53 (21.4%)	54 (21.8%)	121 (48.8%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (4.0%)								(n/a)																$00			$00
Hidden Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1919 E Sharon Dr	Phoenix	85022	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-3100	297	29	10.2		118 (39.7%)	20 (6.7%)	129 (43.4%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.0%)	4 (1.3%)	18 (6.1%)	50.7	403^rd of 912 public elementary schools	55.8%		55.9	482^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	61.3%	79	33.0	58.0	46.0	46.0			43.0	56.0	39.0	34.0			39.0		$12,014	$1,675	$289	$3,639	$9,455	$595	$10,050
Lookout Mountain School	Public	PK, KG-6	15 W Coral Gables Dr	Phoenix	85023	Maricopa County	Washington Elementary School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 896-5800	949	47	20.1		588 (62.0%)	53 (5.6%)	208 (21.9%)	17 (1.8%)	11 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	70 (7.4%)	79.7	166^th of 912 public elementary schools	81.8%		79.3	236^th of 1245 public elementary schools	81.0%	70	56.0	68.0	56.0	59.0			65.0	62.0	49.0	61.0			56.0		$6,769	$358	$80	$795	$5,603	$728	$6,331
Kaleidoscope School	Public, Charter	K-8	16850 N 16th St	Phoenix	85022	Maricopa County	Kaleidoscope School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 845-5983	281				154 (54.8%)	20 (7.1%)	76 (27.0%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.9%)	59.4	338^th of 912 public elementary schools	62.9%		45.7	595^th of 1245 public elementary schools	52.2%	257	46.0	42.0	50.0				52.0	42.0					59.0			$00			$00
Larkspur Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2450 E Larkspur Dr	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-3300	320	34	9.3		86 (26.9%)	23 (7.2%)	179 (55.9%)	5 (1.6%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.6%)	23.9	642^nd of 912 public elementary schools	29.6%		30.1	824^th of 1245 public elementary schools	33.8%	182		26.0					40.0	29.0							$15,710	$4,161	$484	$8,806	$9,894	$1,172	$11,065
Moon Mountain School	Public	PK, KG-6	13425 N 19th Ave	Phoenix	85029	Maricopa County	Washington Elementary School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 896-6000	488	37	13.1		109 (22.3%)	50 (10.2%)	263 (53.9%)	5 (1.0%)	25 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.4%)	23.3	645^th of 912 public elementary schools	29.3%		41.2	651^st of 1245 public elementary schools	47.7%	6	23.0	33.0	23.0	41.0			30.0	30.0	23.0	34.0			28.0		$11,309	$1,311	$248	$2,870	$8,369	$1,382	$9,750
Cactus View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	17602 N Central Ave	Phoenix	85023	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-2500	528	39	13.5		163 (30.9%)	63 (11.9%)	240 (45.5%)	4 (0.8%)	26 (4.9%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.9%)	30.7	570^th of 912 public elementary schools	37.5%		24.8	914^th of 1245 public elementary schools	26.6%	344	44.0	30.0	30.0	26.0			51.0	26.0							$9,589	$1,078	$270	$2,427	$7,522	$718	$8,240
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	17606 N 7th Ave	Phoenix	85023	Maricopa County	Ball Charter Schools (Hearn)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 896-9160	689				360 (52.2%)	39 (5.7%)	253 (36.7%)	13 (1.9%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)	87.6	96^th of 912 public elementary schools	89.5%		90.2	116^th of 1245 public elementary schools	90.7%	20	65.0	71.0	67.0	71.0	68.0	61.0	71.0	69.0	58.0	58.0	52.0	55.0	56.0	36.0		$00			$00
Great Hearts Academies - Archway North Phoenix	Public, Charter	K-6	14100 N 32nd St	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 996-4355	730				448 (61.4%)	13 (1.8%)	124 (17.0%)	94 (12.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.8%)	92.7	55^th of 912 public elementary schools	94.0%		89.9	120^th of 1245 public elementary schools	90.4%	65	72.0	75.0	68.0				81.0	70.0	75.0				56.0		$9,649	$233	$59	$525	$5,666	$3,690	$9,357
Palomino Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	15833 N 29th St	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-2800	590	38	15.6		28 (4.7%)	37 (6.3%)	496 (84.1%)	7 (1.2%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)								(n/a)	14.0						28.0								$10,325	$1,569	$208	$3,346	$7,797	$751	$8,548

Frequently Asked Questions about Scholars Academy Sunnyslope

What is the racial makeup of Scholars Academy Sunnyslope?

Students at Scholars Academy Sunnyslope are 49% Hispanic, 22% African American, 21% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Scholars Academy Sunnyslope?

In the 2023-24 school year, 248 students attended Scholars Academy Sunnyslope.

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