Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Summary:

Sun Valley Academy-Avondale is a public charter elementary school serving 406 students in grades K-8 in Avondale, Arizona, which is part of the Imagine Avondale Elementary Inc. district.

While Sun Valley Academy-Avondale has a diverse student population with a higher percentage of Hispanic (57.88%) and African American (18.97%) students compared to the state average, its overall academic performance is below average. The school has a statewide ranking of 645 out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools and its test scores are generally lower than the state average, except for 3rd and 7th grade English Language Arts. Notably, the school's performance on specific student subgroups, such as female students, African American students, and multi-racial students, is relatively stronger compared to its overall ranking, suggesting the school may be implementing effective strategies to support these groups. However, the school faces challenges with a high dropout rate of 6.6% and a high percentage of students (53.69%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic and social challenges among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Littleton Elementary School and Rio Vista Elementary, Sun Valley Academy-Avondale generally performs worse on standardized tests and has a lower overall school ranking. However, it outperforms some of these nearby schools in certain subject areas and student subgroups. Additionally, the school spends $12,877 per student, which is higher than the spending at some of the nearby public schools, but the lack of student-teacher ratio data makes it difficult to fully assess the school's resource allocation and potential impact on student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1515 North 117th Avenue
       Avondale, AZ  85392


(623) 600-7660

District: Morrison Education Group Inc.


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  437

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.8%
African American:
20.6%
Two or more races:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Compare Details Sun Valley Academy-Avondale is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.43. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sun Valley Academy-Avondale is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.5. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.8%), African American (20.6%), two or more races (11%). (See more...)
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Sun Valley Academy-Avondale was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.31 864th 1226 29.5%
2023 41.43 645th 1245 48.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.92 110th 1027 89.3%
2022 54.36 192nd 444 56.8%
2023 56.42 220th 617 64.3%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.17 247th 975 74.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.42 872nd 1201 27.4%
2023 63.43 192nd 820 76.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.84 582nd 1116 47.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.93 835th 1219 31.5%
2023 56.10 469th 1219 61.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.01 831st 1220 31.9%
2022 6.12 817th 830 1.6%
2023 36.09 719th 1216 40.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.09 475th 895 46.9%
2023 56.45 237th 607 61.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.00 954th 1198 20.4%
2023 41.69 642nd 1170 45.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.44 980th 1161 15.6%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.17 698th 832 16.1%
2023 30.50 547th 854 35.9%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.86 418th 650 35.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.10 644th 789 18.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.15 365th 717 49.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.68 690th 820 15.9%
2023 36.97 448th 806 44.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.02 647th 818 20.9%
2023 30.32 541st 810 33.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.05 400th 573 30.2%
2023 23.50 319th 400 20.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.76 676th 802 15.7%
2023 42.51 378th 760 50.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.19 632nd 780 19.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 17 47 0 115 2 0 18 0 199
2022 41 70 7 188 0 1 25 0 332
2023 40 77 10 235 1 3 40 0 406
2024 44 90 6 244 3 2 48 0 437

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 199 n/a n/a n/a
2022 332 n/a n/a 29.5
2023 406 n/a n/a 53.7
2024 437 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 199 n/a n/a n/a
2022 332 n/a n/a 29.5
2023 406 n/a n/a 53.7
2024 437 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sun Valley Academy-Avondale

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $12,877

Data source: Arizona Department of Education


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In the 2023-24 school year, 437 students attended Sun Valley Academy-Avondale.

Students at Sun Valley Academy-Avondale are 56% Hispanic, 21% African American, 11% Two or more races, 10% White, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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