The top reported proficiency rate is 24% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Synergy Public School Inc. (92981)
Synergy Public School Inc. is a single-school district in Maricopa County that serves kindergarten through eighth grade. The district operates one campus, Synergy Public School, and because it does not include high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The student body is moderate in size for a K-8 district, with a demographic composition that is predominantly Hispanic, followed by smaller shares of Black, White, Asian, and multiracial or Native American students. The district does not report data on students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, nor on students with disabilities or English learners, so a family looking into those dimensions would need to ask the school directly.
Academically, state assessment results from the most recent school year show that proficiency rates in both math and English language arts cluster below the midpoint among Maricopa County’s districts. In math, the reported rates for tested grades range from roughly a quarter of students meeting the standard in third grade to about a sixth in fifth grade; several grade levels had their results suppressed, likely due to small group sizes, which makes it difficult to see the full picture. In English language arts, the reported rates span from about a fifth of students proficient in third and fifth grades to nearly a third in seventh grade. Science results, available for fifth grade, show a low rate of proficiency. The district’s overall proficiency index, which averages across all tested subjects and grades, places it in the bottom quartile among the county’s districts. Because only one year of comparable assessment data is available, there is no trend to indicate whether performance is improving or declining.
Two other metrics from the comparison set stand out. Chronic absenteeism, reported for the district, is high and sits in the bottom quartile among Maricopa County districts, meaning a substantial share of students miss a significant number of school days. This is a pattern a parent may want to explore further with the school to understand the underlying causes and supports. Per-pupil current spending falls in the lower range relative to other districts in the county, which may reflect the district’s size and operational model. No information was available on program offerings, such as art, music, advanced coursework, or extracurricular activities, so families should ask what enrichment and support options are available.
The district is located in Maricopa County, but the data provided does not include a specific city or town, nor any information about the surrounding community or housing market. Similarly, no parent-relevant changes—such as leadership transitions, boundary adjustments, or new initiatives—were found in publicly available sources, so this narrative cannot speak to recent developments. The school’s website is the most direct source for current details on enrollment, calendar, and specific programs.
For a family considering this district, the academic picture is one of significant challenges in reaching state proficiency benchmarks, and the high chronic absenteeism rate adds another layer of context. The district’s small size and single-campus structure may appeal to those seeking a close-knit environment, but the lack of high school grades means families will need to plan for a transition after eighth grade. The available data gives a clear read on where the district stands relative to its county peers, but gaps in information about student supports, program breadth, and community context mean that a visit and direct conversation with the school would be essential to fill in the full picture.
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