Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8's student population of 360 students has grown by 21% 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
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 is 0.64, 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
#669 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
49%
Black
9%
6%
White
52%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Center For Academic Success Inc. (4191) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8's ranking?
Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 is ranked #669 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 often compared to?
Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Joyce Clark Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8?
360 students attend Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% 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 Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8?
Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 offer ?
Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 part of?
Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 is part of Center For Academic Success Inc. (4191) School District.
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