A+
Excellent
93/100

Stepping Stones Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School Limited Data
📍 35812 N 7TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85086
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 97th percentile in Arizona
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.30 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 68th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Arizona for achievement

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

93
Repit Score
out of 100
219
Students
enrolled
N/A
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%97/1002.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%68/100Students gain 1.30 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.01 in 2009–19; 84th percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%61/100Inputs 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 proficiency62% (+19 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (+35 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
White67%77%reading +7 pts, math +19 pts86th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%70%reading +16 pts, math +37 pts88th 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 35812 N 7TH ST
City Phoenix
ZIP Code 85086
District 0400187
NCES School ID 040018701906
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85086

Understanding the community around Stepping Stones Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $114,775
Per Capita Income $52,551
Poverty Rate 2.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 55.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.8%
High School or Higher 97.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $488,000
Median Rent $2,034
Owner-Occupied 83.3%
Renter-Occupied 16.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Stepping Stones Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 83.6%
Hispanic/Latino 13.2%
Two or More Races 2.3%
Black 0.5%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 219
Teachers (FTE) 0.0
Student:Teacher Ratio N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Stepping Stones Academy?
Stepping Stones Academy has a Repit School Score of 93 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Stepping Stones Academy?
Stepping Stones Academy has 219 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year.
What grades does Stepping Stones Academy serve?
Stepping Stones Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Stepping Stones Academy receive per student?
Stepping Stones Academy receives $11,764 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Stepping Stones Academy in 85086 ▼
Avg Home Value
$621,740
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,253
1-Year Change
-0.3%
% Renters
16.7%

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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