The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (12-13)
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤10%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)11-19%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(12-13)5%
5%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(12-13)35%
43%
Black
(12-13)35%
5%
White
(12-13)21%
42%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)4%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pendergast Private Alternative School?
48 students attend Pendergast Private Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Pendergast Private Alternative School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Pendergast Private Alternative School part of?
Pendergast Private Alternative School is part of Pendergast Elementary District (4283).
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