Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona 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 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona's student population of 432 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona is 0.36, 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
#1816 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
79%
48%
Black
12%
6%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
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 Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona's ranking?
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona is ranked #1816 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona?
432 students attend Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona offer ?
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona part of?
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona is part of Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona (4340) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona located?
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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