Arts Academy At South Mountain serves 141 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-34%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
43%
48%
Black
41%
6%
White
13%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Arts Academy At South Mountain?
141 students attend Arts Academy At South Mountain.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Arts Academy At South Mountain students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Arts Academy At South Mountain offer ?
Arts Academy At South Mountain offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Arts Academy At South Mountain part of?
Arts Academy At South Mountain is part of P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235).
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