Summary:
The 85040 zip code area of Phoenix, Arizona is home to a single middle school, South Valley Prep and Arts School, which serves grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 228 students. The school is part of the South Valley Academy Inc. district, which is ranked 258 out of 289 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
South Valley Prep and Arts School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona middle schools, with rankings of 451 out of 552 in 2024-2025, 746 out of 854 in 2022-2023, and 562 out of 605 in 2021-2022. The school's academic performance is significantly below state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science ranging from 20% to 34%, compared to state averages of 40% to 43%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high dropout rate of 5.2% for the 2023-2024 school year, and its spending per student of $9,211 is below the state average.
Overall, the data suggests that South Valley Prep and Arts School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's consistently low performance, underperformance compared to state averages, and high dropout rate indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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