Serving 629 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Centerra Mirage Stem Academy 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 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Centerra Mirage Stem Academy's student population of 629 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centerra Mirage Stem 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
#771 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
60%
47%
Black
11%
6%
White
21%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Centerra Mirage Stem Academy is ranked #771 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Centerra Mirage Stem Academy often compared to?
Centerra Mirage Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Copper Trails by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Centerra Mirage Stem Academy?
629 students attend Centerra Mirage Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Centerra Mirage Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centerra Mirage Stem Academy?
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Centerra Mirage Stem Academy offer ?
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Centerra Mirage Stem Academy part of?
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy is part of Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District.
In what neighborhood is Centerra Mirage Stem Academy located?
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy is located in the Centerra neighborhood of Goodyear, AZ.
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