Asu Preparatory Academy- Pilgrim Rest K-8 serves 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Asu Preparatory Academy- Pilgrim Rest K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Asu Preparatory Academy- Pilgrim Rest K-8's student population of 135 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Asu Preparatory Academy- Pilgrim Rest K-8 is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
39%
49%
Black
49%
6%
White
6%
33%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
73%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Asu Preparatory Academy- Pilgrim Rest K-8?
135 students attend Asu Preparatory Academy- Pilgrim Rest K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Asu Preparatory Academy- Pilgrim Rest K-8 students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Asu Preparatory Academy- Pilgrim Rest K-8?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Pilgrim Rest K-8 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Asu Preparatory Academy- Pilgrim Rest K-8 offer ?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Pilgrim Rest K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Asu Preparatory Academy- Pilgrim Rest K-8 part of?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Pilgrim Rest K-8 is part of ASU Preparatory Academy (89949) School District.
In what neighborhood is Asu Preparatory Academy- Pilgrim Rest K-8 located?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Pilgrim Rest K-8 is located in the Eastlake Park neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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