The top reported proficiency rate is 10% in English language arts. The lowest is 6% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Iamrsdonline Academy
iAmRSDOnline Academy is a kindergarten-through-eighth-grade online school operating within the Roosevelt Elementary District in Phoenix, Arizona. The school is classified as a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and is open to students across the district who choose a fully virtual learning environment. The enrollment data reported for the school shows no students listed in any grade; this likely reflects either the school’s very early stage of operation, a data suppression for privacy reasons, or a reporting gap that a parent would want to clarify directly with the district.
State test results are available for some grades but are limited. For several grade levels, proficiency rates were suppressed, meaning too few students were tested to report a reliable figure. Among the grades where results were published, the share of students scoring proficient or above is small. In mathematics, the only reported rate is for grade eight. In English language arts, reported rates for grades five, six, seven, and eight each show a low single-digit percentage of students meeting the standard. In science, reported rates for grades five and eight are also low. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages results across tested subjects and grades, places it in the bottom quartile among schools in the comparison set of districts across Maricopa County. The county-level comparison includes a wide range of district types and sizes, so this position reflects a challenging academic picture.
Because the school serves only elementary and middle grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and data on chronic absenteeism is not available. No information was provided about course offerings, advanced or specialized programs, staffing ratios, or discipline. A parent interested in specific supports such as special education services or English learner programs would need to follow up with the district or school directly to learn what is available in the online format.
The school is based in Phoenix, a large, sprawling urban center that has experienced rapid population growth over several decades. The local economy is anchored in technology, manufacturing, tourism, and services, with Sky Harbor International Airport serving as a major transportation hub. Housing in the ZIP code where the school is located has seen a modest decline in both home values and rents over the most recent year measured, and the area remains relatively expensive compared to national averages. The city’s built environment is car-oriented, with a wide grid of streets and few references to pedestrian activity. Downtown Phoenix is the civic and commercial core, but the school’s online nature means students do not commute to a physical campus.
For a family, the core consideration is whether a fully online, district-run elementary and middle school fits their child’s learning needs and their home situation. The academic results reported indicate that a very small proportion of tested students are reaching state proficiency benchmarks. A parent may want to investigate further with the school about its curriculum, instruction model, student engagement practices, and any supplemental supports that could help raise achievement. The Roosevelt Elementary District itself did not show evidence of recent major changes or initiatives that would alter this picture, based on the available information. The school appears to be a small-scale virtual option within a larger urban district, and families considering it should weigh the flexibility of online learning against the low reported outcomes.
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