As a tuition-free public charter school in South Phoenix, Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy serves more than 500 students in kindergarten through sixth grade.
At RMR, as the school is affectionately called, the faculty are dedicated to their mission to help students “acquire foundational knowledge, seek truth, and become international servant leaders committed to changing the world.”
Here, the curriculum integrates the Trivium philosophy of education, which follows a classical approach to learning founded in grammar (discovering facts), formal logic (understanding why), and rhetoric (applying how). Students are encouraged to think critically and invite discussion, whether they’re engaging in lessons in math, science, language arts, history, social studies, or electives in the classics.
In the classroom, teachers also customize instruction to appeal to the needs of different cohorts of students based on their academic progress so everyone can succeed at their own pace. As a result of these methods, the academy often ranks in the top 30% of elementary schools in Arizona with test scores in reading and math above the state average.
Outside of class, students can also thrive in a number of activities including garden club to nurture the environment and values, a servant leadership club to foster volunteerism, an art club to let creativity flourish, and a skateboarding club—because fun still counts a lot for enthusiasm and engagement.
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy
School Details
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
28%
Niche Grade
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
100%
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
55%
State Average
48%
Science
14%
State Average
30%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
470:1
Student Diversity
Female
54.8%
Male
45.2%
Hispanic
96.9%
Black
1%
White
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/12/2023
They are horrible with parent communication especially from the front office. The principal Ms Carrasco has no interest in helping students who need it most. They will lie to protect themselves. 2 of my kids have had very bad injuries in which I needed to take them to the hospital to tend one of the...
8/22/2017
There is zero supervision over these children. At lunch during the 3 rd week of school my son was held down by one student while another punched my son in the jaw and was repeatedly punched in the gut. My son had to go to the teacher and tell, while the two little thugs ran off. My son ended up gett...
2/8/2016
The school and teachers are wonderful. My kid loves going to school every day. The education is on point.
2/8/2016
Ranked 18th in Phx schools in Math for AzMERIT and 33rd in Reading in Phx Schools Great Family atmosphere and leadership values Amazing Teachers
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Map
About South Mountain
List Price Range
$226K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
294
Average Home Value
$388,614
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Household Income
$83,039
% of College Grads
18.6%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
2,040 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.6%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 7th to 12th
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- 7th to 12th
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- 7th to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Hayden Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Highline Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
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- Grills
- Picnic Area
Nevitt Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Esteban Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Esteban Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Parking Lot
Hermoso Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Francisco Highland Park
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- Grills
- Picnic Area
Grayson Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
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