D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Children First Leadership Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School Limited Data
📍 1648 S 16TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 8% · Math 3% proficient · 0th percentile in Arizona
Resources
B
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

37
Repit Score
out of 100
121
Students
enrolled
N/A
Student:Teacher
ratio
$36K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%0/100reading 1st percentile, math 0th percentile among Arizona middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

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 proficiency8% (−35 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−39 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
Black5%5%reading -24 pts, math -20 pts1st percentile (list)
Hispanic8%3%reading -26 pts, math -30 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income8%3%reading -25 pts, math -29 pts1st 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 1648 S 16TH ST
City Phoenix
ZIP Code 85034
District 0400641
NCES School ID 040064102881
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85034

Understanding the community around Children First Leadership Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,177
Per Capita Income $31,833
Poverty Rate 29.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.4%
High School or Higher 76.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $281,300
Median Rent $1,078
Owner-Occupied 15.9%
Renter-Occupied 84.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Children First Leadership Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.5%
Female 54.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 76.0%
Black 17.4%
White 4.1%
Two or More Races 1.7%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 121
Teachers (FTE) 0.0
Student:Teacher Ratio N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Children First Leadership Academy?
Children First Leadership Academy has a Repit School Score of 37 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 Children First Leadership Academy?
Children First Leadership Academy has 121 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year.
What grades does Children First Leadership Academy serve?
Children First Leadership Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Children First Leadership Academy receive per student?
Children First Leadership Academy receives $36,214 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Children First Leadership Academy in 85034 ▼
Avg Home Value
$281,805
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,414
1-Year Change
+10.7%
% Renters
84.1%

Other Schools in 85034

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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