Serving 202 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Great Expectations Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Expectations Academy's student population of 202 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Great Expectations Academy 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 Great Expectations Academy 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
#579 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
48%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
43%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Expectations Academy's ranking?
Great Expectations Academy is ranked #579 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Great Expectations Academy often compared to?
Great Expectations Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Continental Elementary School, Copper View Elementary School, Sahuarita Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Great Expectations Academy?
202 students attend Great Expectations Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Great Expectations Academy students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Great Expectations Academy offer ?
Great Expectations Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Expectations Academy part of?
Great Expectations Academy is part of Great Expectations Academy (10974) School District.
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