Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory

Summary:

Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory is a public charter elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, serving 87 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Tucson Unified District, which is ranked 250 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

One key differentiator of Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory is its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (77.01%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 49.54% to 86.13% Hispanic. The school's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels and subjects performing better than the state average, while others lag behind. For example, 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency is 50%, above the state's 41%, but 5th grade Mathematics proficiency is only 17%, compared to the state's 36%. Additionally, 81.61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 547 out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year (rated 3 out of 5 stars) to as low as 1,070 out of 1,158 in the 2012-2013 school year (rated 0 out of 5 stars). This inconsistency suggests opportunities for improvement in areas like curriculum, instruction, and targeted interventions to support student learning, particularly in Mathematics.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 1844 S Alvernon Way
       Tucson, AZ  85711-5607


(520) 790-8400

District: Griffin Foundation Inc. The

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,052 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  87

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.0%
African American:
8.0%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.6% Help


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Compare Details Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77%), African American (8%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory is $12,052.
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Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory

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Rank History for all students at Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 38.29 678th 1062 36.2%
2010 43.64 609th 1090 44.1%
2011 46.54 566th 1075 47.3%
2012 62.26 426th 1141 62.7%
2013 17.59 1070th 1158 7.6%
2014 21.39 907th 1079 15.9%
2015 36.51 542nd 955 43.2%
2016 18.57 913th 1079 15.4%
2017 24.22 831st 1106 24.9%
2018 20.40 899th 1109 18.9%
2021 20.75 977th 1226 20.3%
2023 50.13 547th 1245 56.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.77 689th 1027 32.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.86 826th 975 15.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.78 1150th 1201 4.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.18 673rd 820 17.9%
2023 61.79 329th 1116 70.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.64 889th 1023 13.1%
2021 26.61 882nd 1219 27.6%
2023 64.43 382nd 1219 68.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.05 1152nd 1220 5.6%
2022 29.72 586th 830 29.4%
2023 39.76 663rd 1216 45.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.46 583rd 895 34.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.47 748th 911 17.9%
2021 27.56 891st 1198 25.6%
2023 59.91 395th 1170 66.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 45 18 0 87 4 n/a n/a 0 154
2003 45 18 0 87 4 n/a n/a 0 154
2004 42 20 5 123 7 n/a n/a 0 197
2005 31 18 4 153 5 n/a n/a 0 211
2006 35 22 5 161 12 n/a n/a 0 235
2007 35 20 13 195 7 n/a n/a 0 270
2008 34 28 11 181 5 n/a n/a 0 259
2009 60 38 14 228 10 n/a n/a 0 350
2010 47 43 11 189 9 n/a n/a 0 299
2011 47 33 1 200 8 7 1 0 297
2012 45 33 1 167 5 6 7 0 264
2013 34 27 3 173 10 1 14 0 262
2014 42 19 2 195 5 0 11 0 274
2015 28 14 1 192 1 0 11 0 247
2016 31 16 4 151 1 0 8 0 211
2017 21 15 3 136 0 1 7 0 183
2018 10 10 4 103 5 1 6 0 139
2019 11 8 2 110 2 1 5 0 139
2020 10 7 1 97 2 0 3 0 120
2021 7 9 2 87 4 0 5 0 114
2022 4 10 1 63 1 0 5 0 84
2023 5 7 1 67 1 0 6 0 87

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 Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 154 n/a n/a n/a
2003 154 n/a n/a n/a
2004 197 n/a n/a 85.3
2005 211 n/a n/a 87.7
2006 235 n/a n/a 90.6
2007 270 n/a n/a 84.8
2008 259 n/a n/a 87.6
2009 350 n/a n/a 72.6
2010 299 n/a n/a 86.6
2011 297 n/a n/a 6.1
2012 264 n/a n/a 43.9
2013 262 n/a n/a 76
2014 274 n/a n/a 86.5
2015 247 n/a n/a 0
2016 211 n/a n/a 96.2
2017 183 n/a n/a 95.6
2018 139 n/a n/a 89.2
2019 139 n/a n/a 89.2
2020 120 n/a n/a 81.7
2021 114 n/a n/a 81.6
2022 84 n/a n/a 81
2023 87 n/a n/a 81.6

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 Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 154 n/a n/a n/a
2003 154 n/a n/a n/a
2004 197 n/a n/a 85.3
2005 211 n/a n/a 87.7
2006 235 n/a n/a 90.6
2007 270 n/a n/a 84.8
2008 259 n/a n/a 87.6
2009 350 n/a n/a 72.6
2010 299 n/a n/a 86.6
2011 297 n/a n/a 6.1
2012 264 n/a n/a 43.9
2013 262 n/a n/a 76
2014 274 n/a n/a 86.5
2015 247 n/a n/a 0
2016 211 n/a n/a 96.2
2017 183 n/a n/a 95.6
2018 139 n/a n/a 89.2
2019 139 n/a n/a 89.2
2020 120 n/a n/a 81.7
2021 114 n/a n/a 81.6
2022 84 n/a n/a 81
2023 87 n/a n/a 81.6

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 Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $404 (8.4%) $14 (0.3%) $823 (17.0%) $3,864 (80.0%) $547 (11.3%) $4,411 (91.3%) $4,830
2020 $833 (15.6%) $1,782 (33.3%) $3,447 (64.4%) $2,331 (43.5%) $408 (7.6%) $2,738 (51.1%) $5,353
2021 $2,824 (18.7%) $2,634 (17.5%) $8,282 (55.0%) $5,363 (35.6%) $4,244 (28.2%) $9,607 (63.8%) $15,065
2022 $1,622 (13.5%) $334 (2.8%) $3,579 (29.7%) $6,331 (52.5%) $3,764 (31.2%) $10,096 (83.8%) $12,052

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13987
 37.4%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic11067
 39.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White115
 54.5%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.2%81.6%
 7.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 87 students attended Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory.

Students at Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory are 77% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% White, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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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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