Stepping Stones Academy (Ranked Top 10% for 2025-26)

35812 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85086

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Top 10%

Serving 219 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Stepping Stones Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).

The percentage of students achieving is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 219 students
Minority Enrollment: 16%
: Top 10% in AZ
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stepping Stones Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Stepping Stones Academy's student population of 219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Stepping Stones Academy
Kind	23
1	27
2	24
3	26
4	24
5	28
6	24
7	24
8	19

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Total Students

219 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Stepping Stones Academy
2023	217
2022	199
2021	215
2020	213
2019	213
2018	207
2017	207
2016	203
2015	205
2014	207
2013	199
2012	167
2011	167
2010	174
2009	139
2008	134
2007	154
2006	161
2005	195
2004	161
2003	166

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

n/a

Year Founded

1998

School Calendar

School Motto

Stepping Stones Academy makes a BIG DIFFERENCE

School Mascot

Mustangs

School Rankings

Stepping Stones Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Stepping Stones Academy is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (AZ)

#129 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Stepping Stones Academy
2023	#129
2022	#121
2021	#512
2019	#242
2018	#486
2017	#322
2016	#260
2015	#403
2014	#410
2013	#249
2012	#426

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75-79%

34%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Stepping Stones Academy	Arizona	Stepping Stones Academy (10966) School District
2023	77%	34%	77%
2022	82%	35%	82%
2021	52%	32%	52%
2019	77%	45%	77%
2018	62%	45%	62%
2017	57%	42%	57%
2016	62%	39%	62%
2015	57%	38%	57%
2014	77%	63%	77%
2013	77%	63%	77%
2012	72%	63%	72%

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60-64%

40%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Stepping Stones Academy	Arizona	Stepping Stones Academy (10966) School District
2022	62%	40%	62%
2021	42%	39%	42%
2019	62%	45%	62%
2018	52%	44%	62%
2017	62%	42%	62%
2016	57%	40%	57%
2015	47%	38%	47%
2014	87%	79%	87%
2013	92%	78%	92%
2012	87%	77%	87%
2011	92%	77%	92%

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30-39%

24%

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

17:1

American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2022)
Year	Stepping Stones Academy	Arizona	Stepping Stones Academy (10966) School District
2022	1%	5%	1%
2021	1%	5%	1%
2013	1%	5%	1%
2012	1%	5%	1%
2011	1%	7%	1%
2010	1%	6%	1%
2009	1%	6%	1%
2008	1%	5%	1%
2007	1%	6%	1%

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Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2022)
Year	Stepping Stones Academy	Arizona	Stepping Stones Academy (10966) School District
2022	1%	3%	1%
2013	1%	3%	1%
2012	2%	3%	2%
2011	3%	3%	3%
2010	2%	3%	2%
2009	3%	3%	3%
2008	2%	3%	2%
2007	3%	3%	3%
2006	5%	2%	5%
2005	1%	2%	1%
2004	1%	2%	1%
2003	1%	2%	1%
2002	1%	2%	1%

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Hispanic

13%

48%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Stepping Stones Academy	Arizona	Stepping Stones Academy (10966) School District
2023	16%	47%	16%
2022	14%	47%	14%
2021	13%	46%	13%
2020	17%	45%	17%
2019	17%	45%	17%
2018	15%	45%	15%
2017	15%	45%	15%
2016	14%	45%	14%
2015	14%	45%	14%
2014	14%	44%	14%
2013	10%	43%	10%
2012	14%	43%	14%
2011	12%	42%	12%
2010	4%	41%	4%
2009	5%	41%	5%
2008	2%	42%	2%
2007	1%	41%	1%
2006	1%	39%	1%
2004	1%	37%	1%
2003	1%	36%	1%
2002	5%	35%	5%

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Black

n/a

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2022)
Year	Stepping Stones Academy	Arizona	Stepping Stones Academy (10966) School District
2022	1%	6%	1%
2021	1%	6%	1%
2020	1%	5%	1%
2019	1%	5%	1%
2018	2%	5%	2%
2017	2%	5%	2%
2016	2%	5%	2%
2015	2%	5%	2%
2013	1%	5%	1%
2012	1%	5%	1%
2011	1%	5%	1%
2010	1%	6%	1%
2009	1%	6%	1%
2008	1%	6%	1%
2007	1%	5%	1%
2005	3%	5%	3%
2004	4%	5%	4%
2003	3%	5%	3%
2002	3%	5%	3%

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White

84%

34%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Stepping Stones Academy	Arizona	Stepping Stones Academy (10966) School District
2023	82%	35%	82%
2022	81%	35%	81%
2021	83%	36%	83%
2020	81%	38%	81%
2019	81%	38%	81%
2018	83%	38%	83%
2017	83%	38%	83%
2016	84%	39%	84%
2015	84%	40%	84%
2014	85%	41%	85%
2013	87%	42%	87%
2012	82%	42%	82%
2011	81%	42%	81%
2010	92%	44%	92%
2009	90%	44%	90%
2008	94%	44%	94%
2007	94%	45%	94%
2006	94%	47%	94%
2005	96%	48%	96%
2004	94%	48%	94%
2003	95%	49%	95%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Stepping Stones Academy	Arizona	Stepping Stones Academy (10966) School District
2023	2%	4%	2%
2022	2%	4%	2%
2021	2%	4%	2%
2020	1%	3%	1%
2019	1%	3%	1%
2014	1%	2%	1%
2011	2%	1%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.28

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Stepping Stones Academy	Arizona	Stepping Stones Academy (10966) School District
2023	0.30	0.65	0.30
2022	0.33	0.65	0.33
2021	0.30	0.66	0.30
2020	0.32	0.65	0.32
2019	0.32	0.65	0.32
2018	0.29	0.65	0.29
2017	0.29	0.65	0.29
2016	0.28	0.65	0.28
2015	0.28	0.64	0.28
2014	0.26	0.64	0.26
2013	0.25	0.64	0.25
2012	0.31	0.64	0.31
2011	0.33	0.65	0.33
2010	0.14	0.64	0.15
2009	0.18	0.64	0.19
2008	0.12	0.63	0.12
2007	0.12	0.63	0.12
2006	0.12	0.63	0.11
2005	0.08	0.62	0.08
2004	0.12	0.63	0.12
2003	0.10	0.63	0.10

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Eligible for (09-10)

38%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2010)
Year	Stepping Stones Academy	Arizona	Stepping Stones Academy (10966) School District
2010	1%	38%	1%
2009	1%	39%	1%

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Eligible for (08-09)

10%

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Stepping Stones Academy (10966) School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Mustangs

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stepping Stones Academy's ranking?

Stepping Stones Academy is ranked #129 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.

What schools are Stepping Stones Academy often compared to?

Stepping Stones Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Mountain School, Ridgeline Academy Inc. by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).

How many students attend Stepping Stones Academy?

219 students attend Stepping Stones Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Stepping Stones Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What grades does Stepping Stones Academy offer ?

Stepping Stones Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Stepping Stones Academy part of?

Stepping Stones Academy is part of Stepping Stones Academy (10966) School District.

In what neighborhood is Stepping Stones Academy located?

Stepping Stones Academy is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 25 other public schools located in Deer Valley.