Willow Creek Charter School serves 82 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Willow Creek Charter School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- 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
Community Size
School Overview
Willow Creek Charter School's student population of 82 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
82 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Willow Creek Charter School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Willow Creek Charter School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#907 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
15%
47%

Black
1%
6%

White
78%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow Creek Charter School's ranking?
Willow Creek Charter School is ranked #907 out of 1,854 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 32% AZ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Willow Creek Charter School?
82 students attend Willow Creek Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Willow Creek Charter School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
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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