D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Fine Arts Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 1700 S 103RD AVE, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 20th percentile in Arizona
Growth
C
Students gain 0.98 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 30th 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

47
Repit Score
out of 100
808
Students
enrolled
20.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%20/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%30/100Students gain 0.98 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 30th percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% 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 −19 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 proficiency30% (−13 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency19% (−23 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
White35%25%reading -25 pts, math -33 pts8th percentile (list)
Black27%17%reading -2 pts, math -8 pts38th percentile (list)
Hispanic29%18%reading -5 pts, math -15 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -5 pts, math -14 pts17th 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 1700 S 103RD AVE
City Tolleson
ZIP Code 85353
District 0404440
NCES School ID 040444003533
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85353

Understanding the community around Fine Arts Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,271
Per Capita Income $25,199
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%
High School or Higher 75.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $292,300
Median Rent $1,550
Owner-Occupied 70.4%
Renter-Occupied 29.6%
View full data for ZIP 85353 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fine Arts Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 73.9%
Black 13.1%
White 6.8%
Two or More Races 3.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian 1.0%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 808
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fine Arts Academy?
Fine Arts Academy has a Repit School Score of 47 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 Fine Arts Academy?
Fine Arts Academy has 808 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1.
What grades does Fine Arts Academy serve?
Fine Arts Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fine Arts Academy receive per student?
Fine Arts Academy receives $11,070 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fine Arts Academy in 85353 ▼
Avg Home Value
$394,173
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,985
1-Year Change
-0.2%
% Renters
29.6%

Other Schools in 85353

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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