Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy

About Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy

The Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy is a unique learning environment for students in grades K-8. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, the Academy focuses on developing strong leaders who are prepared to make a positive impact in their communities. The Academy’s mission is to empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful leaders in their lives.
The Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy offers a rigorous academic program, as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities. The Academy has a strong emphasis on the development of character and leadership skills. Students are taught to be independent thinkers and problem solvers, and to use their knowledge and skills to make a positive difference in the world.
At the Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy, students are encouraged to be active citizens in their local community. Through volunteer opportunities and service learning projects, students are able to develop an understanding of how their actions can create positive change.
The Academy is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students. The faculty and staff at the Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. With an emphasis on leadership development and academic excellence, the Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy is an excellent choice for students who want to make a difference in the world.

Address:	4848 S 2nd St Phoenix, AZ 85040
Phone:	(602) 243-7788
Site:	espiritu.org
Grades:	Charter School
Enrollment:	467 students

Overview Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy

Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy serves 467 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy

Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.