Asante Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Dysart Unified District in Surprise, Arizona, with an enrollment of 1,004 students.
Asante Preparatory Academy generally performs better than the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 50% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 46% for the district and 39% for the state. The school also has relatively low dropout rates, with 2.0% in 2021-2022 and 2.5% in 2019-2020, compared to the state average. However, the school faces challenges in supporting its diverse student population, particularly its growing economically disadvantaged and English Language Learner populations. While the school has strong rankings for some student subgroups, it struggles with others like English Language Learners and Special Education students.
Compared to nearby schools, Asante Preparatory Academy generally performs better than other schools in the Dysart Unified District, such as Cimarron Springs Middle School and Sunset Hills Elementary. However, it lags behind the high-performing charter schools in the area, such as Paradise Honors Elementary School and Freedom Traditional Academy. The school's spending per student has also decreased from $10,448 in 2020-2021 to $8,968 in 2021-2022, which may impact its ability to provide resources and support for its students.
Asante Preparatory Academy ranks 433rd of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Students at Asante Preparatory Academy are 50% White, 35% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.
In the 2022-23 school year, 1,004 students attended Asante Preparatory Academy.
Dysart Unified District
Students who attend Asante Preparatory Academy usually go on to attend:High : Willow Canyon High School