Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Esperanza Prep 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
83%
48%
Black
12%
6%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Esperanza Prep?
85 students attend Esperanza Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Esperanza Prep students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Esperanza Prep?
Esperanza Prep has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Esperanza Prep offer ?
Esperanza Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Esperanza Prep part of?
Esperanza Prep is part of Maricopa County Regional School District (4234).
In what neighborhood is Esperanza Prep located?
Esperanza Prep is located in the Alegre Community neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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