The top reported proficiency rate is 35% in English language arts. The lowest is 19% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Asu Preparatory Academy (89949)
ASU Preparatory Academy is a small district in Maricopa County serving children from preschool through sixth grade. The district comprises two elementary schools: ASU Preparatory Academy-Phoenix Elementary and ASU Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest STEM K-5 School. Because the district ends at sixth grade, there are no high school metrics to report no graduation rate, no advanced coursework data, and no college readiness indicators.
The student body is diverse. The largest demographic group is Hispanic students, who make up a substantial majority of the enrollment. Black students are the next largest group, followed by a smaller share of white students, with a mix of other backgrounds represented. The district did not report the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, nor the share receiving special education services or English learner supports.
On the 2024-25 state assessments, proficiency rates across math and English language arts were low. In math, the proportion of students scoring proficient or above ranged from a low in fourth and sixth grade to a modest uptick in eighth grade. English language arts showed a similar pattern, with the lowest proficiency in third grade and the highest in eighth grade, though still below half of students. Science results for fifth and eighth grade were suppressed and not reported, likely due to small numbers of test takers. Compared with other districts in Maricopa County, ASU Preparatory Academy's overall proficiency across all tested grades and subjects sits below the midpoint.
Chronic absenteeism is a notable concern. The district reports a chronic absenteeism rate that falls in the bottom quartile among Maricopa County's districts, meaning a high proportion of students are missing substantial amounts of school. This is an issue a parent may want to discuss directly with the school to understand what supports are in place.
The district's per-pupil spending is in the upper range compared with other districts in the county. The data available did not include recent district changes or strategic priorities, so there is no information on new programs or initiatives to report.
For a family considering this district, the key considerations are the elementary-only grade span, the low state assessment results, and the high chronic absenteeism rate. The two schools have distinct identities one is a general elementary and the other carries a STEM focus. The district is small, which may appeal to families who prefer a close-knit setting, but the academic outcomes and attendance patterns are areas worth exploring further with the schools themselves.
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