Serving 479 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sun Valley Academy-avondale 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sun Valley Academy-avondale's student population of 479 students has grown by 140% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Sun Valley Academy-avondale 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 Sun Valley Academy-avondale is 0.59, 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
#1247 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
60%
49%
Black
21%
6%
White
9%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sun Valley Academy - Avondale Inc. (1001157) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sun Valley Academy-avondale's ranking?
Sun Valley Academy-avondale is ranked #1247 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sun Valley Academy-avondale?
479 students attend Sun Valley Academy-avondale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sun Valley Academy-avondale students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 8% 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 Sun Valley Academy-avondale?
Sun Valley Academy-avondale has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sun Valley Academy-avondale offer ?
Sun Valley Academy-avondale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sun Valley Academy-avondale part of?
Sun Valley Academy-avondale is part of Sun Valley Academy - Avondale Inc. (1001157) School District.
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