Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scales Technology Academy 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 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Scales Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Scales Technology Academy's student population of 371 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Scales Technology Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scales Technology Academy is 0.65, 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
#1388 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
55%
48%
Black
20%
6%
White
11%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Scales Technology Academy is ranked #1388 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Scales Technology Academy often compared to?
Scales Technology Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Broadmor Elementary School, Kyrene De Los Ninos School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Scales Technology Academy?
371 students attend Scales Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Scales Technology Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scales Technology Academy?
Scales Technology Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Scales Technology Academy offer ?
Scales Technology Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Scales Technology Academy part of?
Scales Technology Academy is part of Tempe School District (4258).
In what neighborhood is Scales Technology Academy located?
Scales Technology Academy is located in the Sunset neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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