Sage Academy

Sage Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Phoenix, Arizona, with a student population of 114. The school is part of the Twenty First Century Charter School Inc. Bennett district, which is ranked 232 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sage Academy has a more diverse student population compared to the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of African American (21.05%) and Hispanic (33.33%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessment scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2022-2023, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 29% to 40%, compared to the state average of 37% to 45%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 9% to 50%, compared to the state average of 27% to 43%. Additionally, Sage Academy has experienced a high dropout rate in recent years, with a 26.3% dropout rate in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Bennett Academy - Venture Site, Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, and Cactus Wren Elementary School, Sage Academy generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, it serves a more diverse student population and a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to the academic challenges. To improve student outcomes, the school may need to focus on addressing equity and inclusion, providing targeted interventions and support, and exploring ways to address the socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student success.