Serving 66 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory's student population of 66 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#861 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
73%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
9%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory's ranking?
Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory is ranked #861 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory?
66 students attend Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory offer ?
Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory part of?
Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory is part of Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500) School District.
In what neighborhood is Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory located?
Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory is located in the Julia Keen neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Julia Keen.
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