D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Leading Edge Academy Maricopa

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School Limited Data
📍 18700 N PORTER RD, Maricopa, AZ 85138
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 50th percentile in Arizona
Growth
D
Students gain 0.83 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 10th percentile
Resources
C
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
824
Students
enrolled
N/A
Student:Teacher
ratio
$8K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%50/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%10/100Students gain 0.83 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.83 in 2009–19; 13th percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%55/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency48% (+5 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency51% (+9 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%57%reading -8 pts, math -1 pts49th percentile (list)
Black32%37%reading +3 pts, math +12 pts69th percentile (list)
Hispanic47%47%reading +13 pts, math +14 pts70th percentile (list)
Multiracial55%55%reading +1 pts, math +5 pts55th percentile (list)
Low-income37%42%reading +5 pts, math +11 pts61st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 18700 N PORTER RD
City Maricopa
ZIP Code 85138
District 0400824
NCES School ID 040082403178
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85138

Understanding the community around Leading Edge Academy Maricopa helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $89,026
Per Capita Income $33,387
Poverty Rate 5.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%
High School or Higher 92.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $294,100
Median Rent $1,787
Owner-Occupied 82.5%
Renter-Occupied 17.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Leading Edge Academy Maricopa.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 44.3%
White 29.1%
Black 15.5%
Two or More Races 7.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 1.6%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 824
Teachers (FTE) 0.0
Student:Teacher Ratio N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Leading Edge Academy Maricopa?
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Leading Edge Academy Maricopa?
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa has 824 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year.
What grades does Leading Edge Academy Maricopa serve?
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Leading Edge Academy Maricopa receive per student?
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa receives $8,315 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Leading Edge Academy Maricopa in 85138 ▼
Avg Home Value
$345,597
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,835
1-Year Change
-2.7%
% Renters
17.5%

Other Schools in 85138

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026