Bright Beginnings School #1

Summary:

Bright Beginnings School #1 is a public charter elementary school in Chandler, Arizona, serving 238 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the Bright Beginnings School Inc. district, which is ranked 30 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Bright Beginnings School #1 consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arizona, with a statewide ranking between 3rd and 61st out of over 1,000 schools in recent years. The school's students perform exceptionally well on state assessments, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has demonstrated strong performance for its special education students, ranking 11th out of 1,201 Arizona elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year. Both the female and male students at Bright Beginnings School #1 perform exceptionally well, with the female students ranking 2nd and the male students ranking 24th out of their respective peer groups in Arizona in the 2023-2024 school year.

While Bright Beginnings School #1 outperforms many of the surrounding schools in academic achievement, some nearby schools, such as Knox Gifted Academy, also demonstrate exceptional performance, particularly in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. Bright Beginnings School #1 has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 school years, indicating a sustained level of excellence in academic achievement.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

 400 N Andersen Blvd
       Chandler, AZ  85224-8273


(480) 821-1404

District: Bright Beginnings School Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  238

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.8%
Hispanic:
18.5%
Asian:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.7% Help


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Compare Details Bright Beginnings School #1 ranks better than 93.3% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bright Beginnings School #1 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.8%), Hispanic (18.5%), Asian (14.3%). (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bright Beginnings School #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Bright Beginnings School #1 61st of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Bright Beginnings School #1 in the ranking list.)

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Bright Beginnings School Inc.:

SchoolDigger ranks Bright Beginnings School Inc. 30th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bright Beginnings School #1

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Rank History for all students at Bright Beginnings School #1

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 95.07 2nd 1062 99.8%
2010 94.95 10th 1090 99.1%
2011 95.73 4th 1075 99.6%
2012 91.74 18th 1141 98.4%
2013 91.35 24th 1158 97.9%
2014 95.67 7th 1079 99.4%
2015 96.46 20th 955 97.9%
2016 98.29 3rd 1079 99.7%
2017 96.48 20th 1106 98.2%
2018 95.08 34th 1109 96.9%
2019 95.49 26th 1039 97.5%
2021 97.15 20th 1226 98.4%
2022 92.74 42nd 1000 95.8%
2023 95.06 44th 1245 96.5%
2024 91.71 61st 904 93.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bright Beginnings School #1

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.97 248th 1027 75.9%
2023 50.88 284th 617 54.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bright Beginnings School #1

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.22 11th 1201 99.1%
2022 58.09 76th 145 47.6%
2023 76.33 104th 820 87.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bright Beginnings School #1

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.28 45th 1023 95.6%
2019 89.70 52nd 862 94.0%
2021 92.98 56th 1219 95.4%
2022 90.60 36th 824 95.6%
2023 89.03 97th 1219 92.0%
2024 98.64 2nd 593 99.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Bright Beginnings School #1

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.22 37th 1032 96.4%
2019 96.27 9th 850 98.9%
2021 97.10 18th 1220 98.5%
2022 89.65 34th 830 95.9%
2023 95.60 31st 1216 97.5%
2024 93.10 24th 609 96.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bright Beginnings School #1

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.75 42nd 620 93.2%
2022 81.93 28th 270 89.6%
2023 67.30 80th 316 74.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bright Beginnings School #1

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.48 45th 1198 96.2%
2022 87.46 50th 716 93.0%
2023 77.40 192nd 1170 83.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Bright Beginnings School #1

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.61 99th 654 84.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bright Beginnings School #1

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.47 80th 720 88.9%
2019 86.63 31st 595 94.8%
2021 90.61 28th 1161 97.6%
2022 78.84 85th 800 89.4%
2023 83.70 103rd 1024 89.9%
2024 73.16 97th 477 79.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Bright Beginnings School #1 Test Scores
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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 7, 2017

Open Quote Bright Beginnings is an amazing school. It offers a huge variety of top-notch specials along side challenging academics! My children have soared here and love going to school everyday! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Open Quote Amazing elementary school! The education, small classroom sizes, and nurturing environment my kids receive at this school supersedes that of any other school in the area. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 8, 2011

Open Quote We are hoping that no other child will be treated the way our daughter was treated. The lack of professionalism and commitment to education sums up the overall reaction that we have received. This letter is to inform every parent that he/she needs to be aware of the voice that parents have in their child’s education. Not a teacher or a principal can dictate the child’s educational future. It is with the teamwork of the parents, teachers, and administrators that will lead to the success of a child’s educational future. Without a plan of action, there’s no success. BBS did not care enough to ensure the success of our daughter. We wonder how many other parents were treated and dismissed by the staff of BBS after the collection of tuition without giving a child a 100% chance to introduce and adapt that child to their “new learning environment?” Arizona education has focused a lot on test scores. Sure, BBS does have the majority of students meeting or exceeding standards, but how many of the students were suggested to go to alternative schools due to lack of progress made by students? For profit?....Or for the education of our children? Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bright Beginnings School #1

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 150 6 4 15 1 n/a n/a 0 176
1998 139 6 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1999 143 6 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2000 221 5 10 17 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2001 275 7 15 20 3 n/a n/a 0 320
2002 344 12 27 26 4 n/a n/a 0 413
2003 344 12 27 26 4 n/a n/a 0 413
2004 336 9 34 24 2 n/a n/a 0 405
2005 314 21 61 31 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2006 303 22 75 38 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2007 324 16 67 43 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2008 317 13 65 40 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2009 309 9 63 34 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2010 310 17 71 37 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2011 279 19 90 38 0 1 5 0 432
2012 294 12 92 35 0 3 14 0 450
2013 226 9 122 32 1 2 10 0 402
2014 209 13 134 34 1 0 6 0 397
2015 208 13 141 28 0 0 4 0 394
2016 192 11 63 34 0 0 5 0 305
2017 151 9 49 37 1 1 14 0 262
2018 129 7 63 29 2 1 15 0 246
2019 136 7 59 24 2 0 22 0 250
2020 154 0 62 25 3 0 22 0 266
2021 137 2 52 33 2 0 12 0 238
2022 157 2 51 50 2 0 21 0 283
2023 140 2 34 44 3 0 15 0 238

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bright Beginnings School #1

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 176 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 159 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 166 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 253 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 320 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 413 n/a n/a n/a
2003 413 n/a n/a n/a
2004 405 n/a n/a n/a
2005 427 n/a n/a n/a
2006 438 n/a n/a n/a
2007 450 n/a n/a n/a
2008 435 n/a n/a n/a
2009 415 n/a n/a n/a
2010 435 n/a n/a n/a
2011 432 n/a n/a 0
2012 450 n/a n/a n/a
2013 402 n/a n/a n/a
2014 397 n/a n/a n/a
2015 394 n/a n/a n/a
2016 305 n/a n/a n/a
2017 262 n/a n/a n/a
2018 246 n/a n/a n/a
2019 250 n/a n/a n/a
2020 266 n/a n/a 11.7
2021 238 n/a n/a n/a
2022 283 n/a n/a n/a
2023 238 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bright Beginnings School #1

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 176 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 159 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 166 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 253 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 320 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 413 n/a n/a n/a
2003 413 n/a n/a n/a
2004 405 n/a n/a n/a
2005 427 n/a n/a n/a
2006 438 n/a n/a n/a
2007 450 n/a n/a n/a
2008 435 n/a n/a n/a
2009 415 n/a n/a n/a
2010 435 n/a n/a n/a
2011 432 n/a n/a 0
2012 450 n/a n/a n/a
2013 402 n/a n/a n/a
2014 397 n/a n/a n/a
2015 394 n/a n/a n/a
2016 305 n/a n/a n/a
2017 262 n/a n/a n/a
2018 246 n/a n/a n/a
2019 250 n/a n/a n/a
2020 266 n/a n/a 11.7
2021 238 n/a n/a n/a
2022 283 n/a n/a n/a
2023 238 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bright Beginnings School #1

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,640
2020 $9,179

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bright Beginnings School #1

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 26th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 44th of 1245 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students250238
 4.8%
African American72
 71.4%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian5934
 42.4%
Hispanic2444
 83.3%
Pacific Islander00
White136140
 2.9%
Two or More Races2215
 31.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Beginnings School #1

Students at Bright Beginnings School #1 are 59% White, 18% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Yes. Bright Beginnings School #1 ranks in the top 6.7% of Arizona elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 238 students attended Bright Beginnings School #1.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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