Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Summary:

Sun Valley Academy-Avondale is a public charter elementary school serving 406 students in grades K-8 in Avondale, Arizona, which is part of the Imagine Avondale Elementary Inc. district.

While Sun Valley Academy-Avondale has a diverse student population with a higher percentage of Hispanic (57.88%) and African American (18.97%) students compared to the state average, its overall academic performance is below average. The school has a statewide ranking of 645 out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools and its test scores are generally lower than the state average, except for 3rd and 7th grade English Language Arts. Notably, the school's performance on specific student subgroups, such as female students, African American students, and multi-racial students, is relatively stronger compared to its overall ranking, suggesting the school may be implementing effective strategies to support these groups. However, the school faces challenges with a high dropout rate of 6.6% and a high percentage of students (53.69%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic and social challenges among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Littleton Elementary School and Rio Vista Elementary, Sun Valley Academy-Avondale generally performs worse on standardized tests and has a lower overall school ranking. However, it outperforms some of these nearby schools in certain subject areas and student subgroups. Additionally, the school spends $12,877 per student, which is higher than the spending at some of the nearby public schools, but the lack of student-teacher ratio data makes it difficult to fully assess the school's resource allocation and potential impact on student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1515 North 117th Avenue
Avondale, AZ 85392

(623) 600-7660

District: Morrison Education Group Inc.

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 406

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.9%

African American:

19.0%

White:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sun Valley Academy-Avondale 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 41.43. (See more...)

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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.5. (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 (57.9%), African American (19%), two or more races (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.31	864^th	1226	29.5%
2023	41.43	645^th	1245	48.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	78.92	110^th	1027	89.3%
2022	54.36	192^nd	444	56.8%
2023	56.42	220^th	617	64.3%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	48.17	247^th	975	74.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.42	872^nd	1201	27.4%
2023	63.43	192^nd	820	76.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.84	582^nd	1116	47.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.93	835^th	1219	31.5%
2023	56.10	469^th	1219	61.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	28.01	831^st	1220	31.9%
2022	6.12	817^th	830	1.6%
2023	36.09	719^th	1216	40.9%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.09	475^th	895	46.9%
2023	56.45	237^th	607	61.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.00	954^th	1198	20.4%
2023	41.69	642^nd	1170	45.1%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.44	980^th	1161	15.6%

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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 Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	20.17	698^th	832	16.1%
2023	30.50	547^th	854	35.9%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.86	418^th	650	35.7%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

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 Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.15	365^th	717	49.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	20.68	690^th	820	15.9%
2023	36.97	448^th	806	44.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.02	647^th	818	20.9%
2023	30.32	541^st	810	33.2%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	32.05	400^th	573	30.2%
2023	23.50	319^th	400	20.3%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.76	676^th	802	15.7%
2023	42.51	378^th	760	50.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.19	632^nd	780	19.0%

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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 Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	17	47	0	115	2	0	18	199
2022	41	70	7	188	0	1	25	332
2023	40	77	10	235	1	3	40	406

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	199	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	332	n/a	n/a	29.5
2023	406	n/a	n/a	53.7

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 Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	199	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	332	n/a	n/a	29.5
2023	406	n/a	n/a	53.7

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 Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$12,877

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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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
Sun Valley Academy-Avondale	Public, Charter	K-8	1515 North 117th Avenue	Avondale	85392	Maricopa County	Morrison Education Group Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 600-7660	406			53.7%	40 (9.9%)	77 (19.0%)	235 (57.9%)	10 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	40 (9.9%)								(n/a)		37.0												$00			$00
Canyon Breeze Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	11675 W Encanto Blvd	Avondale	85392	Maricopa County	Pendergast Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 772-2610	642	35	18.3	60.7%	81 (12.6%)	58 (9.0%)	450 (70.1%)	24 (3.7%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	19 (3.0%)	13.2	814^th of 904 public elementary schools	10.0%		23.8	927^th of 1245 public elementary schools	25.5%	113	27.0	23.0	23.0	18.0	42.0	28.0	29.0				25.0	12.0	$5,354	$527	$1,090	$2,144	$4,561		$3,737
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale	Public, Charter	K-8	12320 W Van Buren St	Avondale	85323	Maricopa County	Legacy Traditional School - Avondale	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 344-0330	1,305			42.9%	246 (18.9%)	122 (9.3%)	817 (62.6%)	29 (2.2%)	8 (0.6%)	9 (0.7%)	74 (5.7%)	48.8	415^th of 904 public elementary schools	54.1%		56	480^th of 1245 public elementary schools	61.4%	65	47.0	56.0	45.0	51.0	52.0	51.0	50.0	34.0	37.0	24.0	42.0	50.0		$00			$00
Collier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	350 S 118th Ave	Avondale	85323	Maricopa County	Littleton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 478-5900	761	40	19.0	62.9%	59 (7.8%)	88 (11.6%)	548 (72.0%)	22 (2.9%)	8 (1.1%)	5 (0.7%)	31 (4.1%)	14.2	792^nd of 904 public elementary schools	12.4%		20.1	1003^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	19.4%	211	19.0	25.0	19.0	29.0	32.0	35.0	16.0	19.0	17.0	35.0	31.0	22.0	$9,758	$834	$303	$1,970	$6,685	$1,937	$8,621
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2150 N Rancho Santa Fe Blvd	Avondale	85323	Maricopa County	Litchfield Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 535-6500	564	30	19.1	52.8%	122 (21.6%)	53 (9.4%)	342 (60.6%)	10 (1.8%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (4.6%)	38.4	491^st of 904 public elementary schools	45.7%		57.4	461^st of 1245 public elementary schools	63.0%	30	38.0	38.0	27.0				49.0	37.0	42.0				$7,680	$639	$03	$1,281	$6,163	$875	$7,038
Littleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1252 S Avondale Blvd	Avondale	85323	Maricopa County	Littleton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 478-5700	802	39	20.4	66.0%	42 (5.2%)	73 (9.1%)	648 (80.8%)	14 (1.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.6%)	20.3	689^th of 904 public elementary schools	23.8%		32.2	779^th of 1245 public elementary schools	37.4%	90	23.0	40.0	26.0	34.0	38.0	48.0	31.0	22.0	24.0		19.0	32.0	$11,672	$1,050	$465	$2,566	$8,146	$2,011	$10,156
Rio Vista Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	10237 W Encanto Blvd	Avondale	85392	Maricopa County	Pendergast Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 772-2670	641	35	18.3	67.9%	52 (8.1%)	86 (13.4%)	460 (71.8%)	10 (1.6%)	11 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.1%)	19	712^th of 904 public elementary schools	21.2%		31.5	791^st of 1245 public elementary schools	36.5%	79	31.0	38.0	16.0	29.0		27.0	34.0	24.0		17.0			$6,722	$666	$1,066	$2,398	$5,712		$4,990
Imagine Avondale Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	950 N. Elisio C. Felix Jr. Way	Avondale	85323	Maricopa County	Imagine Avondale Elementary Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 344-1730	447			79.0%	30 (6.7%)	69 (15.4%)	331 (74.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)								(n/a)		23.0												$00			$00
Estrella Vista Elementary School	Public	K-8	11905 W Cocopah Cir	Avondale	85323	Maricopa County	Littleton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 478-6200	932	46	20.4	68.9%	44 (4.7%)	75 (8.0%)	743 (79.7%)	14 (1.5%)	17 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.2%)	17.7	739^th of 904 public elementary schools	18.3%		23.3	938^th of 1245 public elementary schools	24.7%	199	22.0	29.0	27.0	33.0	34.0	27.0	40.0	14.0	22.0	18.0	17.0		$9,024	$685	$326	$1,696	$6,129	$1,884	$8,013
Garden Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	10825 W Garden Lakes Pkwy	Avondale	85392	Maricopa County	Pendergast Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 772-2520	885	42	21.0	56.9%	166 (18.8%)	76 (8.6%)	546 (61.7%)	35 (4.0%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.3%)	37.7	498^th of 904 public elementary schools	44.9%		46.7	586^th of 1245 public elementary schools	52.9%	88	46.0	45.0	26.0	40.0	47.0	29.0	57.0	37.0	24.0	24.0	22.0	32.0	$5,360	$507	$1,198	$2,211	$4,387		$3,655

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What district is Sun Valley Academy-Avondale in?

Morrison Education Group Inc.

What is the racial makeup of Sun Valley Academy-Avondale?

Students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale are 58% Hispanic, 19% African American, 10% White, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Sun Valley Academy-Avondale?

In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Sun Valley Academy-Avondale.

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