The top reported proficiency rate is 28% in English language arts. The lowest is 20% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Camelback Education Inc (79905)
Camelback Education Inc is a small K–8 district in Maricopa County, Arizona. It operates a single school, Camelback Academy. Because the district serves only elementary and middle grades, there is no high school graduation rate to report and no measure of postsecondary readiness. The district sits entirely outside the high school framework, so a parent looking for a full K–12 pathway will need to plan ahead for grades 9–12 elsewhere.
The student body is small for a district serving these grades. Its composition is predominantly Hispanic, with a much smaller share of Black students, a small White enrollment, and very small numbers of Asian, American Indian, and multiracial students. The available data do not include the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, nor the proportion receiving special education services or English learner support, so a parent cannot judge the level of economic or academic need from this profile alone. Chronic absenteeism, according to the district’s comparison with other Maricopa County districts, runs slightly better than the midpoint—meaning a noticeable share of students miss enough school to affect learning, but not as high as the worst cases in the county.
State assessment results are available for the 2024–25 school year. In math, results vary by grade, but in every tested grade the share of students scoring proficient fell well below the county median. In ELA, the pattern is similar: proficiency rates across grades 3 through 8 were consistently low. The lowest ELA rate was in grade 3, the highest in grade 7, but none approached the midpoint for the county. Science results, available for grades 5 and 8, were likewise low. A multi-year trend is not yet meaningful because data exist for only a single year. When measured by an overall index that combines tested subjects and grades, the district’s proficiency level falls in the bottom quartile of Maricopa County’s districts. A parent evaluating this district will want to investigate how the school supports struggling students and whether any targeted improvement efforts are underway.
Per-pupil current spending is in the middle range of the county, slightly above the midpoint. That suggests the district’s financial resources are not conspicuously low relative to its peers. The district brief, based on publicly available records, found no evidence of recent parent-relevant changes such as new leadership, curriculum shifts, or facility investments. The available information is limited to basic enrollment and nonprofit filing data.
Camelback Education Inc offers a single school setting for kindergarten through eighth grade. Its academic results are lower than most other districts in Maricopa County, and the absence of data on economic disadvantage and special programs makes it harder to understand the full picture. A family considering this district should ask the school directly about its academic support systems, its approach to chronic absenteeism, and what resources are available for students who need extra help. Without a high school, families will also need to weigh their options for ninth grade and beyond—whether that means a district high school in the area, a charter, or a private school. Given the limited public information, a visit and a conversation with the principal would be essential to determine whether the school’s environment matches a family’s expectations.
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