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Academy of Excellence

Charter | K-8 | 129 students

 

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Posted August 26, 2008

Academy of Excellece just shows excellent every new school year beginning. You can place your child in the hands of Academy of Excellence and believe the outcome is a blessing!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2008

Academy of excellence is a wonderful school! my son is in the first grade there and they have him reading at a 4th grade level. I'm very proud of him
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2007

No music, art, sports or any other extracurricular activities are included. Academic programs are fair. Discipline is poor. classes are overcrowded. Two grades per class.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 29, 2007

My daughter had attended this AOE since grade 4 and has made very dramatic improvements since she began, she is in the 6th grade now. The resource teacher is wonderful and has been a great help in working one on one with me to make my daughter's education better. The school is concerned with every child's best interest and does their best to stay in contact with the parents. The tutoring program got under way this year and has been a tremendous tool for my daughter. Its not just for homework but for group activities and I think it is good for the social side of each student also. This school may not be at performing level but they have been a great help to my daughter and a great source of information for me.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
55%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

11 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
20%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
53%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
43%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
10%

2009

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
10%

2009

 
 
46%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
62%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

  • In 2010-2011, this school was designated "Performing Plus".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Performing".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Performing Plus".

About the tests


Arizona uses AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles to indicate schools' overall performance each year. For elementary and middle schools, the profiles are based on current and historical aggregated AIMS results, MAP results and whether or not the school made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). For high schools, AIMS results, AYP status and graduation/dropout rates are used. Schools are identified as Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus, Performing, Underperforming, Failing to Meet Academic Standards or Pending.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 45% 5%
Hispanic 38% 42%
Two or more races 7% 1%
White 7% 42%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 6%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 175%N/A46%
English language learners 28%N/A14%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
English 71% 12%
Spanish 29% 81%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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School basics

School Leader's name
  • Eula Dean
Fax number
  • (602) 389-4278

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone: (602) 389-4271

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