Serving 57 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Willow Creek Charter School 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (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
Willow Creek Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Willow Creek Charter School's student population of 57 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willow Creek Charter School 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 Willow Creek Charter School is 0.43, 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
#1130 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
74%
34%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
3%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
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 Willow Creek Charter School's ranking?
Willow Creek Charter School is ranked #1130 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Willow Creek Charter School often compared to?
Willow Creek Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Phonetic Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Willow Creek Charter School?
57 students attend Willow Creek Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Willow Creek Charter School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Willow Creek Charter School offer ?
Willow Creek Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Willow Creek Charter School part of?
Willow Creek Charter School is part of Painted Pony Ranch Charter School (10967) School District.
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