Summary:
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation is the sole public charter school serving grades K-6 in Scottsdale, Arizona. This diverse school, with a majority Hispanic student population, has demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in science and math, despite serving a student body with significant socioeconomic challenges.
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation stands out for its consistently high proficiency rates, which exceed the state averages in several subject areas. For example, 58% of 5th graders were proficient or better in science, compared to the state average of 34%. The school also boasts a 68% proficiency rate in 3rd grade math, outpacing the state. However, the school's 6th grade English language arts proficiency rate of 15% suggests an area for improvement.
Despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population, with 88.7% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top half of Arizona elementary schools. This performance, coupled with the school's diverse student body, makes it a standout institution within the Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation district.
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