Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shumway Leadership 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 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shumway Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Shumway Leadership Academy's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Stars
School Rankings
Shumway Leadership Academy 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 Shumway Leadership Academy is 0.67, which is more 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
#1058 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
52%
49%
Black
5%
6%
White
23%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shumway Leadership Academy's ranking?
Shumway Leadership Academy is ranked #1058 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Shumway Leadership Academy often compared to?
Shumway Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Shumway Leadership Academy?
474 students attend Shumway Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Shumway Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shumway Leadership Academy?
Shumway Leadership Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shumway Leadership Academy offer ?
Shumway Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shumway Leadership Academy part of?
Shumway Leadership Academy is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242).
In what neighborhood is Shumway Leadership Academy located?
Shumway Leadership Academy is located in the Provinces Master Community neighborhood of Chandler, AZ.
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