How many students attend Pinnacle Pointe Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 136 students attended Pinnacle Pointe Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Pinnacle Pointe Academy?

Students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy are 67% White, 16% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Summary:

Pinnacle Pointe Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Glendale, Arizona, with a student population of 136. The school is part of the Pointe Schools District, which is ranked 266 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pinnacle Pointe Academy has a higher percentage of White students (66.91%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of Hispanic (16.18%) and African American (5.15%) students. The school's academic performance has shown a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a high of 178 out of 1,106 Arizona elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 559 out of 1,245 in 2022-2023. Its performance on state assessments is also mixed, with some grades and subjects performing above the state and district averages, while others are below. However, Pinnacle Pointe Academy has performed well in serving its special education population, ranking 148 out of 820 Arizona elementary schools in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Inspiration Mountain School, Sierra Verde STEAM Academy, and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale, Pinnacle Pointe Academy generally underperforms. The school's performance has also been somewhat inconsistent over the years, with its statewide ranking and academic proficiency rates fluctuating. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic excellence, and there may be opportunities for improvement and further investigation, particularly in addressing potential equity and access issues related to the school's racial makeup.

Detail:

Public, Charter

6753 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310-5301

(623) 537-3535

District: Pointe Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 136

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.9%

Hispanic:

16.2%

Two or more races:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.6%

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	85.57	117^th	1062	89.0%
2010	83.46	160^th	1090	85.3%
2011	85.56	122^nd	1075	88.7%
2012	76.39	250^th	1141	78.1%
2013	54.35	532^nd	1158	54.1%
2014	76.88	243^rd	1079	77.5%
2015	78.34	186^th	955	80.5%
2016	83.86	167^th	1079	84.5%
2017	83.64	178^th	1106	83.9%
2018	72.90	298^th	1109	73.1%
2019	77.28	237^th	1039	77.2%
2021	58.43	453^rd	1226	63.1%
2023	49.52	559^th	1245	55.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	63.30	282^nd	1027	72.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	22.78	1150^th	1201	4.2%
2022	73.85	43^rd	145	70.3%
2023	68.73	148^th	820	82.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	92.09	21^st	618	96.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	58.39	440^th	1219	63.9%
2022	46.61	452^nd	824	45.1%
2023	51.03	518^th	1219	57.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	61.94	408^th	1220	66.6%
2022	70.61	203^rd	830	75.5%
2023	59.55	433^rd	1216	64.4%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.22	420^th	895	53.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.39	104^th	1198	91.3%
2023	62.07	369^th	1170	68.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	62.63	283^rd	720	60.7%
2021	38.01	751^st	1161	35.3%
2022	43.07	472^nd	800	41.0%
2023	33.43	707^th	1024	31.0%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.68	317^th	854	62.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	83.09	39^th	369	89.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	67.58	132^nd	494	73.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.02	142^nd	810	82.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.83	623^rd	675	7.7%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, December 4, 2020

This charter school is way above what I saw when helping out my grandkids in the public school in Deer Valley.
My daughter switched to this school early on when all schools were virtual. This school actually did virtual well in comparison. However when it went to in person there was a dramatic difference from when they had in person last year in DV. The principal and teachers truly care, and communicate regularly with the parents with in depth understanding of what the child does well as well as what they need to work on.
They are responsive to individual needs, and went out of their way to welcome new kids. They also teach math in a much more understandable way. I still don't know what objective the DV school system was hoping to achieve with how they were teaching math.
This school also keeps class sizes down. The teachers really get to know each kid. My daughter shares the emails the teacher send out and it is obvious just how much caring and understanding of each grandchild they have.
If your kid or grandchild is struggling with virtual school or in person school you owe it to yourself to check this school out. The principal always welcome visitors to the school.
I am actually a grandparent but the drop down for I am a . . . doesn't use that so I put parent because I do help out my grandkids since school is so important. Close Quote

by a teacher
Friday, December 4, 2020

If you aren't 100 happy with public education, or if you are looking for small class sizes to keep your children even safer, I strongly recommend Pinnacle Point Academy! As a former teacher, and as a grandma to two first grade twins, the education offered at this charter school is phenomenal in comparison compared to what they were getting in public school. The principal and teachers truly care, and communicate often and regularly. They are responsive to individual needs, and went out of their way to welcome both new kids and concerned parents during a pandemic. The individual attention, the small class size and their ability to teach young children during COVID has been remarkable. I would highly recommend this school to anyone concerned about their child's education! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, December 30, 2017

2016-2017 District Administration was found to be in violation by the United States Department of Civil Rights for retaliation of a students disability. The Arizona board of Education found them to be in non compliance and they many violations including teachers that were not certified through the Arizona board. Students Math and English proficiency scores are low and under average. Check out their history of poor and negative reviews regarding administration and teacher turnover before enrolling your children. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 28, 2017

This is my son's second year at Pinnacle Pointe and I have yet to encounter any problems. My child did not attend pre-school so I was slightly concerned as to how he would "catch up." He now is a fluid reader and writer and his math comprehension is great! He has had highly qualified teachers and it shows.

I teach in the public school system and I would say that the education that my son is receiving at Pinnacle Pointe is comparable, if not better.

My only concern would be the turnover, however, I can say first hand that this happens in public, non-charter schools as well. Teacher and student turn-over is unfortunately common in Arizona.

Overall, this has been a positive place for my son to be. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pinnacle Pointe Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	56	2	1	3	10	n/a	n/a	72
2003	56	2	1	3	10	n/a	n/a	72
2004	193	4	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	204
2005	198	9	11	11	1	n/a	n/a	230
2006	190	16	18	12	1	n/a	n/a	237
2007	183	14	18	11	0	n/a	n/a	226
2008	189	18	21	12	0	n/a	n/a	240
2009	133	11	23	5	0	n/a	n/a	172
2010	178	8	28	9	0	n/a	n/a	223
2011	215	10	19	19	0	4	5	272
2012	220	10	14	34	1	0	10	289
2013	270	3	15	45	1	1	17	352
2014	278	1	10	45	0	1	15	350
2015	242	2	9	45	1	1	14	314
2016	188	2	9	44	0	1	16	260
2017	172	1	8	45	0	1	12	239
2018	83	1	5	23	0	1	13	126
2019	74	2	2	14	0	0	11	103
2020	74	4	0	13	0	0	13	104
2021	59	6	1	12	0	0	14	92
2022	80	4	1	19	0	0	18	122
2023	91	7	0	22	0	0	16	136

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 Pinnacle Pointe Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	72	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	72	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	204	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	230	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	237	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	226	n/a	n/a	7.1
2008	240	n/a	n/a	12.9
2009	172	n/a	n/a	22.7
2010	223	n/a	n/a	17.9
2011	272	n/a	n/a	7
2012	289	n/a	n/a	17.3
2013	352	n/a	n/a	22.7
2014	350	n/a	n/a	22.3
2015	314	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	260	n/a	n/a	13.5
2017	239	n/a	n/a	32.6
2018	126	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	103	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	104	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	92	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	122	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	136	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 Pinnacle Pointe Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	72	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	72	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	204	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	230	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	237	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	226	n/a	n/a	7.1
2008	240	n/a	n/a	12.9
2009	172	n/a	n/a	22.7
2010	223	n/a	n/a	17.9
2011	272	n/a	n/a	7
2012	289	n/a	n/a	17.3
2013	352	n/a	n/a	22.7
2014	350	n/a	n/a	22.3
2015	314	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	260	n/a	n/a	13.5
2017	239	n/a	n/a	32.6
2018	126	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	103	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	104	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	92	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	122	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	136	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$520 (2.8%)	$00 (0.0%)	$1,040 (5.6%)	$9,774 (52.2%)	$8,415 (45.0%)	$18,189 (97.2%)	$18,709
2020	$230 (2.3%)	$72 (0.7%)	$533 (5.3%)	$7,614 (75.6%)	$2,153 (21.4%)	$9,767 (97.0%)	$10,070
2021	$2,487 (20.0%)	$476 (3.8%)	$5,450 (43.9%)	$7,228 (58.2%)	$2,228 (17.9%)	$9,455 (76.1%)	$12,418
2022	$232 (2.3%)	$251 (2.5%)	$714 (7.1%)	$7,736 (76.4%)	$1,904 (18.8%)	$9,640 (95.2%)	$10,123

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Pinnacle Pointe Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 237^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 559^th of 1245 Elementary schools	22.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	103	136	32%
African American	2	7	250%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	14	22	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	74	91	23%
Two or More Races	11	16	45.5%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Pinnacle Pointe Academy	Public, Charter		6753 W Pinnacle Peak Rd	Glendale	85310	Maricopa County	Pointe Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 537-3535	136				91 (66.9%)	7 (5.1%)	22 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (11.8%)								(n/a)	$10,123	$232	$251	$715	$7,736	$1,904	$9,640
Canyon Pointe Academy	Public, Charter		4941 W Union Hills Dr	Glendale	85308	Maricopa County	Pointe Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 896-1166	77				31 (40.3%)	4 (5.2%)	34 (44.2%)	3 (3.9%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)								(n/a)	$14,751	$1,030	$2,074	$4,135	$8,687	$2,960	$11,647
Sun Valley Academy-Glendale	Public, Charter		Proposed Location Near 83rd Av	Glendale	85305	Maricopa County	Sun Valley Academy - Glendale Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(602) 692-4914																			(n/a)
Self Development Scottsdale Academy	Public, Charter		16635 N 51st Ave	Glendale	85306	Maricopa County	Self Development Scottsdale Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 274-1910																			(n/a)		$00			$00
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics	Public, Charter		2820 W Kelton Ln	Phoenix	85053	Maricopa County	Edkey Inc. dba Arizona Conservatory for Arts and	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 266-4278	173			38.7%	106 (61.3%)	10 (5.8%)	44 (25.4%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.0%)								(n/a)	$17,734	$1,454	$452	$3,360	$9,571	$6,256	$15,828
RSD High School	Public, Virtual, Charter		13615 N 35th Ave Ste 11	Phoenix	85029	Maricopa County	RSD Charter School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(602) 993-5225																			(n/a)		$00			$00
West-MEC - Peoria Transition Center	Public		7565 W. Peoria Ave.	Peoria	85345	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 412-5475																			(n/a)
North Pointe Preparatory	Public, Charter		10215 N 43rd Ave	Phoenix	85051	Maricopa County	Pointe Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 209-0017	432				114 (26.4%)	25 (5.8%)	245 (56.7%)	18 (4.2%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.3%)								(n/a)	$6,391	$891	$98	$1,879	$4,464	$938	$5,402
West-MEC - Metrocenter Academy	Public		9617 N Metro Pkwy W Ste 2214	Phoenix	85051	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(602) 864-3980																			(n/a)
Pillar Academy Online	Public, Virtual, Charter		2400 W Dunlap Ave Ste 150	Phoenix	85021	Maricopa County	Pillar Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(888) 430-7701	9			33.3%	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		$00			$00

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