Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Center For Educational Excellence ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center For Educational Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Center For Educational Excellence's student population of 332 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
School Calendar
School Rankings
Center For Educational Excellence ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center For Educational Excellence is 0.57, 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
#157 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
24%
American Indian
2%
5%
Hispanic
25%
49%
Black
8%
6%
White
60%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
1%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center For Educational Excellence's ranking?
Center For Educational Excellence is ranked #157 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Center For Educational Excellence often compared to?
Center For Educational Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Ward Traditional Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Center For Educational Excellence?
332 students attend Center For Educational Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Center For Educational Excellence students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Center For Educational Excellence offer ?
Center For Educational Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center For Educational Excellence part of?
Center For Educational Excellence is part of Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc. (4347) School District.
In what neighborhood is Center For Educational Excellence located?
Center For Educational Excellence is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 21 other public schools located in South Tempe.
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