Leading Edge Academy - Queen Creek serves 367 students in grades Kindergarten-10.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 66% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 86% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 77%).
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)66%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)86%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
68%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Leading Edge Academy - Queen Creek?
367 students attend Leading Edge Academy - Queen Creek.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Leading Edge Academy - Queen Creek students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Leading Edge Academy - Queen Creek offer ?
Leading Edge Academy - Queen Creek offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10
What school district is Leading Edge Academy - Queen Creek part of?
Leading Edge Academy - Queen Creek is part of LEAD Charter Schools (79967) School District.
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