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Scales Technology Academy

1115 W 5th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 416 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 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Scales Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Scales Technology Academy's student population of 416 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
416 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1388 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Scales Technology Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Scales Technology Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Scales Technology Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
6%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Scales Technology Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
51%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Scales Technology Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
6%
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White
12%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Scales Technology Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Scales Technology Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Scales Technology Academy and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Scales Technology Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Scales Technology Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scales Technology Academy's ranking?
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?
416 students attend Scales Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Scales Technology Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scales Technology Academy?
Scales Technology Academy has a student ration of 14:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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