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Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District

3535 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85008-3847
3/
10
Bottom 50%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 452 students in Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
452 Students
1,123,227 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank
Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#451 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
14%
34%
25%
40%
6-9%
24%
(21-22)
≥80%
77%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:
0.64
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
9%
3%
% Hispanic
26%
48%
% Black
53%
6%
% White
8%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,184 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,558 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,184
$11,429
Spending / Student
$8,558
$11,331

Best Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4837 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-9855
Gr: K-12 | 452 students Minority enrollment: 92%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District?
Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District manages 1 public schools serving 452 students.
What is the rank of Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District?
Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District is ranked #471 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District?
53% of Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (89914) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,558 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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