Centerra Mirage STEM Academy

15151 W CENTERRA DR S
GOODYEAR, AZ 85338

cm.avondale.k12.az.us/

659 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Centerra Mirage STEM Academy, located in Goodyear, Arizona, is a specialized elementary school within the Avondale Elementary School District that prioritizes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The school is designed to foster a rigorous academic environment where students engage in hands-on, project-based learning. By integrating STEM principles into the core curriculum, the academy aims to prepare students for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce while encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and creative problem-solving skills from an early age.

Beyond its academic focus, Centerra Mirage acts as a hub for its local community, emphasizing the importance of school culture and student engagement. The academy utilizes advanced educational tools and interactive instructional strategies to keep students curious and motivated. By focusing on both foundational academic subjects and specialized technical literacy, Centerra Mirage provides its students with a robust educational path that emphasizes innovation and prepares them for success in higher education and future career pathways.

659

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centerra Mirage STEM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	430
Black	81
Asian	20
Two or More	26
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
430 (65.3%)
White
92 (14.0%)
Black
81 (12.3%)
Two or More
26 (3.9%)
Asian
20 (3.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Avondale Elementary District (4272)
Phone:	(623)772-4800
Website:	http://cm.avondale.k12.az.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 77

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 85