Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Milestones Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milestones Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Milestones Charter School's student population of 186 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Milestones Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milestones Charter School is 0.69, which is more 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
#273 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Asian
40%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milestones Charter School's ranking?
Milestones Charter School is ranked #273 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Milestones Charter School often compared to?
Milestones Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copper Canyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Milestones Charter School?
186 students attend Milestones Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Milestones Charter School students are Asian, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Milestones Charter School?
Milestones Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Milestones Charter School offer ?
Milestones Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Milestones Charter School part of?
Milestones Charter School is part of Milestones Charter School (79207) School District.
In what neighborhood is Milestones Charter School located?
Milestones Charter School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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