The Scales Technology Academy (S.T.A.) is an elementary school in Tempe School District 3 that serves close to 500 students from pre-K through grade five. The school is committed to giving students STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills starting at an early age. Its motto reflects its focus on technology: Power on Together. Power up for Learning. Power forward to Excellence.
Reflecting its commitment to technology education, the school gives every kindergartener an iPad. Once students reach first grade, they get Chromebooks to use at school.
But technology is not the sole focus of S.T.A. Its students have had an opportunity to dance with Ballet Arizona. Youngers kids have learned how to ride a bike as part of physical education class, as part of the All Kids Bike program.
The $13 million campus was constructed in 2005 and was a groundbreaking model nationwide for introducing technology to students at an early age. The campus is wireless and features the latest in learning systems for both teachers and students.
Scales Technology Academy
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
1115 W 5th St,
Tempe, AZ
Tempe Elementary School District
School Details
Head of School
Stephen Wolf
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
23%
Niche Grade
C+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.2%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
17%
State Average
44%
Science
21%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
480:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Hispanic
51%
Black
25%
White
11.5%
Native American
6%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
7/26/2024
Our 4 kids went to scales , we are sad to be leaving . We have watched the school go from a D+ school to and A , after bringing in an amazing principal and staff. My kids loved there teachers staff and especially the principal! They are welcoming and caring and have great relationships with students...
5/29/2021
My daughter exceprince in school awesome she like that's a lot really she is very missing this school staff and classmates.
4/9/2017
Scales is a good school with dedicated Teachers and staff. The Liason for the school is an amazing woman and I encourage all parents to stay involved with their children's education and go to the Parent Meetings and volunteer once or twice a year. Everyone is necessary in the success of the children...
2/6/2017
My son started in kindergarten here and is finishing off in 5th grade. I have overall been very happy with this school. I have appreciated every teacher my son has had every year and I very much appreciate the Principle and Vice Principal here. My son has been an honors student since the start and t...
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Attendance Zone
About Sunset
List Price Range
$172K - $1.1M
Homes For Sale
2
Average Home Value
$351,644
Median Lot Size
6,316 Sq Ft
% Renters
89%
Household Income
$60,381
% of College Grads
40%
Median Age
31
Average House Size
1,673 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
53.1%
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