Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation's student population of 393 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1641 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
98%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation's ranking?
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation is ranked #1641 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation often compared to?
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundationis often viewed alongside schools like Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School, Estrella Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation?
393 students attend Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation offer ?
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation part of?
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation is part of Pioneer Preparatory School (90140) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation located?
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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