Serving 249 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Acclaim Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Acclaim Academy's student population of 249 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Rankings
Acclaim Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acclaim Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1351 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Hispanic
91%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
8%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.6%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acclaim Academy's ranking?
Acclaim Academy is ranked #1351 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Acclaim Academy often compared to?
Acclaim Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Estrella Middle School College And Career Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Acclaim Academy?
249 students attend Acclaim Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Acclaim Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Acclaim Academy?
Acclaim Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Acclaim Academy offer ?
Acclaim Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Acclaim Academy part of?
Acclaim Academy is part of Acclaim Charter School (4325) School District.
In what neighborhood is Acclaim Academy located?
Acclaim Academy is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 64 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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