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ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

Summary

ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate is a public charter elementary school serving grades 3-6 in Phoenix, Arizona, with a student population of 107. This school faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, high dropout rates, and a predominantly Hispanic student population from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The school's academic performance is consistently below state averages, with only 6-27% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics. ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate has ranked in the bottom 10-20% of Arizona elementary schools for the past several years, and its dropout rates range from 3.3% to 6.6%, which is higher than the surrounding schools. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 79.44%, further highlights the economic challenges faced by the community it serves.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Roosevelt Elementary District, such as John R Davis School, V H Lassen Elementary School, and Cesar E Chavez Community School, have similar demographic profiles and academic performance challenges. Additionally, ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate is located just 0.14 miles away from the ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary school, which serves grades K-4, suggesting a potential opportunity for collaboration and alignment between the two schools to improve student outcomes.

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

79.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5610 S. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85040

(602) 551-6594

District: ASU Preparatory Academy

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.8%

African American:

7.1%

White:

4.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 19th percentile in 2016 → 9th in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arizona average (14% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2016

!English Language Arts scores 26 pts below the Arizona average

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school14%

District avg14%

Arizona avg39%

Not ranked this year

ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	14.4	1135 of 1245	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	16.8	1073 of 1226	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	19.1	844 of 1039	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.5	770 of 1109	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	6.0	1097 of 1106	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	20.4	875 of 1079	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	36.4	696 of 1079	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	20.2	1035 of 1158	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	46.8	633 of 1141	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	25.1	867 of 1075	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	43.0	617 of 1090	43.4%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	37.2	537 of 895	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	39.3	545 of 975	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	92.2	2 of 155	98.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	20.9	984 of 1219	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	18.7	1043 of 1219	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.7	730 of 1023	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	18.9	1024 of 1170	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.1	1022 of 1198	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.6	559 of 709	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.0	623 of 911	31.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	19.8	985 of 1116	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	37.3	521 of 820	36.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	15.9	1092 of 1216	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.0	1110 of 1220	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	29.6	710 of 1032	31.2%	★★☆☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	41.0	178 of 239	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	14.8	953 of 1027	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	35.5	516 of 820	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.3	875 of 1201	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2019	21.8	468 of 605	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.2	485 of 711	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	10.0	677 of 695	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	36.0	399 of 677	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	28.6	349 of 521	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	37.8	427 of 690	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	35.2	546 of 787	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	56.9	312 of 772	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	46.5	366 of 685	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	43.0	401 of 692	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

English Language Learner (2021)44th percentile+32 vs school

African American (2021)40th percentile+28 vs school

Special Education (2023)37th percentile+28 vs school

Military Connected (2021)26th percentile+13 vs school

Female (2023)19th percentile+10 vs school

Hispanic (2023)12th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)12th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2023)10th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2021)7th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts16%-26 vs state

Mathematics14%-23 vs state

Science9%-25 vs state

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by a teacher
Monday, August 21, 2017

Middle school uses a rigid discipline system which brutalizes students. No one on staff sends their kids to the school, which says a lot about educational quality. Almost complete staff turnover every two years. If you send your child here, s/he may be taught by a long-term substitute for a significant portion of the year. Horrific discipline issues. If you are looking for a teaching job, don't consider PCA. This place is a nightmare. You have been warned. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				AASA English Language Arts (2025)							AASA Mathematics (2025)							AzSCI Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	5610 S. Central Avenue	Phoenix	85040	Maricopa County	ASU Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 551-6594	99	9	11.0		4 (4.0%)	7 (7.1%)	81 (81.8%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)								(n/a)																			$00			$00
BASIS Phoenix South	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5700 S 19th Ave	Phoenix	85041	Maricopa County	BASIS Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 962-7393	523	47	11.1		39 (7.5%)	142 (27.2%)	238 (45.5%)	72 (13.8%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.2%)								(n/a)	46.0	38.0	30.0	48.0	69.0	81.0		63.0		32.0	27.0	50.0			20.0	57.0		$12,233	$658	$56	$1,372	$7,547	$3,972	$11,519
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	7777 S 15th Ter	Phoenix	85042	Maricopa County	The Paideia Academies Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 343-3040	579	39	14.8		53 (9.2%)	96 (16.6%)	406 (70.1%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	10 (1.7%)								(n/a)	25.0	35.0	18.0	30.0				30.0	24.0						14.0				$00			$00
Kelly	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1648 S 16th St	Phoenix	85034	Maricopa County	Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 712-0500	21	5	4.2		5 (23.8%)	5 (23.8%)	10 (47.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																		$54,496	$5,871	$1,155	$12,896	$21,040	$26,430	$47,470
Desert Marigold School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	6210 S 28th St	Phoenix	85042	Maricopa County	Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 243-6909	286				173 (60.5%)	8 (2.8%)	77 (26.9%)	6 (2.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.0%)								(n/a)						50.0										54.0			$00			$00
Nueva Vista School / Arizona State Hospital	Public, Alternative	K-12	2500 E Van Buren St # G1181	Phoenix	85008	Maricopa County	Arizona State Hospital	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 244-1331	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Arizona Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	99 E Virginia Ave Ste 200	Phoenix	85004	Maricopa County	Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. (	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(602) 476-1320	4,476	157	28.4		2,527 (56.5%)	399 (8.9%)	1,038 (23.2%)	43 (1.0%)	148 (3.3%)	22 (0.5%)	299 (6.7%)								(n/a)	18.0	30.0	20.0	18.0	27.0	27.0	31.0	8.0	10.0	9.0	3.0	6.0		14.0	20.0	17.0	12.0		$00			$00
BASIS Ahwatukee	Public, Charter, Alternative	4-12	10210 S 50th Pl	Phoenix	85044	Maricopa County	BASIS Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 659-2294	661	53	12.4		99 (15.0%)	73 (11.0%)	48 (7.3%)	388 (58.7%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (7.1%)								(n/a)		84.0	69.0	85.0	82.0	87.0			85.0	62.0	78.0	87.0	90.0		62.0	80.0	85.0	$8,768	$254	$30	$537	$6,241	$2,244	$8,485
Great Hearts Online - Arizona	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4801 E Washington St Ste 250	Phoenix	85034	Maricopa County	Archway Classical Academy Trivium West	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(602) 438-7045	246	33	7.5		99 (40.2%)	15 (6.1%)	85 (34.6%)	18 (7.3%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.6%)								(n/a)		68.0	57.0		52.0	40.0			47.0	48.0					52.0
BASIS Phoenix Central Primary	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	201 E Indianola Ave	Phoenix	85012	Maricopa County	BASIS Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 962-7393	239	25	9.5		52 (21.8%)	38 (15.9%)	90 (37.7%)	27 (11.3%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (12.1%)								(n/a)	55.0	76.0	65.0					38.0	42.0	48.0					49.0			$11,866	$201	$29	$430	$7,709	$3,928	$11,636

Frequently Asked Questions about ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate

What is the racial makeup of ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate?

Students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate are 82% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

How many students attend ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate?

In the 2024-25 school year, 99 students attended ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate.

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