Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Step Up School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Step Up School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Step Up School's student population of 62 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Step Up School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Step Up School is 0.41, 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
#1691 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
74%
49%
Black
21%
6%
White
n/a
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Step Up School's ranking?
Step Up School is ranked #1691 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Step Up School often compared to?
Step Up Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Concordia Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Step Up School?
62 students attend Step Up School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Step Up School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Step Up School?
Step Up School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Step Up School offer ?
Step Up School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Step Up School part of?
Step Up School is part of STEP UP Schools Inc. (4313).
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