Scales Technology Academy

Summary:

Scales Technology Academy is an elementary school in Tempe, Arizona, serving 416 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Tempe School District, which is ranked 197 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Scales Technology Academy consistently performs below the Tempe School District and Arizona state averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 18% of 3rd graders at Scales Technology Academy were proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to 33% and 31% respectively for the Tempe School District. The school has a very low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom 20% of Arizona elementary schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Scales Technology Academy also struggles to support the academic achievement of its diverse student population, with particularly low rankings for subgroups like African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students.

Nearby schools in the Tempe School District, such as Meyer Montessori and Broadmor Elementary, significantly outperform Scales Technology Academy in academic achievement and statewide rankings. For example, Broadmor Elementary ranked in the top 30% of Arizona elementary schools in 2023-2024, with much higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math. While Scales Technology Academy spends more per student compared to the state average, this does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1115 W 5th St
       Tempe, AZ  85281-2510


(480) 929-9909

District: Tempe School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
800th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools


Students who attend Scales Technology Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
High:    Tempe High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  416

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.0%
African American:
25.0%
White:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.7% Help


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Compare Details Scales Technology Academy ranks worse than 88.5% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 10th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Tempe School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51%), African American (25%), White (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scales Technology Academy is 14.2. 9 elementary schools in the Tempe School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scales Technology Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Scales Technology Academy 800th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Scales Technology Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tempe School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tempe School District 197th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Scales Technology Academy

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Rank History for all students at Scales Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 36.74 694th 1062 34.7%
2010 48.16 560th 1090 48.6%
2011 49.40 531st 1075 50.6%
2012 34.17 834th 1141 26.9%
2013 31.24 882nd 1158 23.8%
2014 27.74 815th 1079 24.5%
2015 18.70 798th 955 16.4%
2016 19.26 896th 1079 17.0%
2017 18.28 938th 1106 15.2%
2018 17.22 952nd 1109 14.2%
2019 28.73 700th 1039 32.6%
2021 14.59 1122nd 1226 8.5%
2022 11.64 911th 1000 8.9%
2023 22.63 948th 1245 23.9%
2024 13.87 800th 904 11.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Scales Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.14 906th 1027 11.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Scales Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.86 826th 975 15.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Scales Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.62 928th 1201 22.7%
2023 25.37 660th 820 19.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scales Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.45 668th 820 18.5%
2023 31.15 794th 1116 28.9%
2024 19.63 469th 546 14.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Scales Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.36 209th 423 50.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Scales Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.46 941st 1023 8.0%
2019 27.20 601st 862 30.3%
2021 16.32 1104th 1219 9.4%
2023 22.22 955th 1219 21.7%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Scales Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.43 265th 306 13.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Scales Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.73 841st 1032 18.5%
2019 17.41 715th 850 15.9%
2021 15.73 1113th 1220 8.8%
2023 22.54 954th 1216 21.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Scales Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.63 87th 100 13.0%
2021 29.21 717th 895 19.9%
2023 16.16 570th 607 6.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Scales Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.95 732nd 911 19.6%
2019 38.79 410th 709 42.2%
2021 14.96 1157th 1198 3.4%
2023 29.87 825th 1170 29.5%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Scales Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.13 472nd 654 27.8%
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Rank History for White students at Scales Technology Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.17 701st 1161 39.6%
2023 15.44 938th 1024 8.4%
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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.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, August 28, 2020

Open Quote My child had the best school experience ever thanks to us moving to Tempe & him attending Scales! The teachers & principal really love their kids... So thankful he attended this school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Scales Technology Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 229 43 28 86 27 n/a n/a 7 420
1989 252 44 35 92 36 n/a n/a -62 397
1990 205 68 34 104 29 n/a n/a -62 378
1991 190 75 30 92 33 n/a n/a -18 402
1992 164 72 39 107 45 n/a n/a 0 427
1993 173 51 40 123 49 n/a n/a 0 436
1994 179 63 33 139 51 n/a n/a 0 465
1995 141 56 25 184 59 n/a n/a 0 465
1996 141 56 25 184 59 n/a n/a 0 465
1997 137 34 35 191 44 n/a n/a 0 441
1998 122 35 34 183 39 n/a n/a 0 413
1999 103 29 27 180 36 n/a n/a 0 375
2000 102 35 30 209 42 n/a n/a 0 418
2001 90 34 37 202 29 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 109 60 29 232 40 n/a n/a 0 470
2003 109 60 29 232 40 n/a n/a 0 470
2004 109 66 20 263 32 n/a n/a 0 490
2005 87 78 32 264 55 n/a n/a 0 516
2006 89 84 18 259 40 n/a n/a 0 490
2007 83 85 17 268 40 n/a n/a 0 493
2008 76 95 25 256 24 n/a n/a 0 476
2009 101 125 21 264 38 n/a n/a 0 549
2010 89 104 24 237 44 n/a n/a 0 498
2011 77 102 18 237 33 0 22 0 489
2012 94 108 22 344 43 9 25 0 645
2013 95 96 18 328 43 8 30 0 618
2014 88 78 11 308 50 4 33 0 572
2015 78 97 9 271 44 3 31 0 533
2016 61 97 9 237 32 3 15 0 454
2017 66 72 8 209 21 4 20 0 400
2018 64 80 10 211 24 8 25 0 422
2019 70 88 16 238 30 5 23 0 470
2020 59 110 7 253 31 4 37 0 501
2021 50 115 6 244 33 3 30 0 481
2022 41 100 9 220 28 2 27 0 427
2023 48 104 6 212 25 2 19 0 416

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 Scales Technology Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 22.0 19.0 n/a
1989 397 23.4 16.9 n/a
1990 378 24.9 15.1 n/a
1991 402 26.4 15.2 n/a
1992 427 26.6 16.0 n/a
1993 436 26.0 16.8 n/a
1994 465 28.0 16.6 n/a
1995 465 31.0 15.0 n/a
1996 465 31.0 15.0 n/a
1997 441 30.0 14.7 n/a
1998 413 26.8 15.4 n/a
1999 375 26.0 14.4 n/a
2000 418 25.6 16.3 n/a
2001 392 25.8 15.2 n/a
2002 470 29.1 16.2 n/a
2003 470 29.1 16.2 n/a
2004 490 30.6 16.0 99.4
2005 516 32.9 15.7 99.4
2006 490 33.6 14.6 99.4
2007 493 31.5 15.7 90.3
2008 476 29.3 16.2 87.2
2009 549 34.5 15.9 78.3
2010 498 33.5 14.8 10.4
2011 489 30.5 16.0 80.4
2012 645 35.9 17.9 78
2013 618 37.2 16.5 79.1
2014 572 34.4 16.6 79.2
2015 533 34.0 15.6 79.7
2016 454 30.0 15.1 84.4
2017 400 25.2 15.8 86.8
2018 422 27.7 15.1 76.5
2019 470 29.7 15.7 76.8
2020 501 29.9 16.7 80.8
2021 481 27.9 17.1 n/a
2022 427 39.8 10.7 80.8
2023 416 29.1 14.2 76.7

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 Scales Technology Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 22.0 19.0 n/a
1989 397 23.4 16.9 n/a
1990 378 24.9 15.1 n/a
1991 402 26.4 15.2 n/a
1992 427 26.6 16.0 n/a
1993 436 26.0 16.8 n/a
1994 465 28.0 16.6 n/a
1995 465 31.0 15.0 n/a
1996 465 31.0 15.0 n/a
1997 441 30.0 14.7 n/a
1998 413 26.8 15.4 n/a
1999 375 26.0 14.4 n/a
2000 418 25.6 16.3 n/a
2001 392 25.8 15.2 n/a
2002 470 29.1 16.2 n/a
2003 470 29.1 16.2 n/a
2004 490 30.6 16.0 99.4
2005 516 32.9 15.7 99.4
2006 490 33.6 14.6 99.4
2007 493 31.5 15.7 90.3
2008 476 29.3 16.2 87.2
2009 549 34.5 15.9 78.3
2010 498 33.5 14.8 10.4
2011 489 30.5 16.0 80.4
2012 645 35.9 17.9 78
2013 618 37.2 16.5 79.1
2014 572 34.4 16.6 79.2
2015 533 34.0 15.6 79.7
2016 454 30.0 15.1 84.4
2017 400 25.2 15.8 86.8
2018 422 27.7 15.1 76.5
2019 470 29.7 15.7 76.8
2020 501 29.9 16.7 80.8
2021 481 27.9 17.1 n/a
2022 427 39.8 10.7 80.8
2023 416 29.1 14.2 76.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Scales Technology Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $667 (6.6%) $79 (0.8%) $1,413 (13.9%) $8,119 (79.7%) $1,317 (12.9%) $9,436 (92.7%) $10,182
2020 $773 (7.4%) $92 (0.9%) $1,638 (15.7%) $8,358 (79.9%) $1,238 (11.8%) $9,596 (91.7%) $10,461
2021 $783 (7.0%) $580 (5.2%) $2,146 (19.1%) $8,536 (76.0%) $1,336 (11.9%) $9,872 (87.9%) $11,235

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scales Technology Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 700th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 948th of 1245 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students470416
 11.5%
African American88104
 18.2%
American Indian3025
 16.7%
Asian166
 62.5%
Hispanic238212
 10.9%
Pacific Islander52
 60%
White7048
 31.4%
Two or More Races2319
 17.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.8%76.7%
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Students who attend Scales Technology Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
High : Tempe High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 416 students attended Scales Technology Academy.

Scales Technology Academy ranks in the bottom 11.5% of Arizona elementary schools.

Students at Scales Technology Academy are 51% Hispanic, 25% African American, 12% White, 6% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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