Serving 99 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate's student population of 99 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1549 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
82%
49%
Black
7%
6%
White
4%
33%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sun Devils
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate's ranking?
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate is ranked #1549 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate?
99 students attend Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate?
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate offer ?
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate part of?
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate is part of ASU Preparatory Academy (90273) School District.
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