How many students attend Learning Foundation?

In the 2023-24 school year, 159 students attended Learning Foundation.

What is the racial makeup of Learning Foundation?

Students at Learning Foundation are 58% Hispanic, 21% White, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Learning Foundation

Summary:

Learning Foundation is an alternative public charter school located in Mesa, Arizona that serves 190 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

While Learning Foundation aims to provide an alternative educational option, the school's performance lags significantly behind nearby schools. Its test scores are well below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 12% of 5th graders proficient in Science compared to the state average of 34%. In English Language Arts, proficiency rates range from just 9% for 4th grade to 19% for 6th grade, far below the state averages of 45% and 42% respectively. Similarly, Mathematics proficiency rates at Learning Foundation, ranging from 12% for 6th grade to 36% for 3rd grade, are much lower than the state averages of 31% and 43%. This underperformance is further highlighted by the fact that nearby schools like Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies and EDUPRIZE SCHOOL Gilbert have significantly higher test scores across the board.

Additionally, Learning Foundation's high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 81.58%, indicates a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This, combined with the school's relatively low spending per student of around $9,500, may contribute to the challenges it faces in improving academic outcomes. Unlike many of the nearby schools, Learning Foundation does not have a statewide ranking or star rating, suggesting it may not be meeting the state's academic standards and expectations. With these concerns in mind, it is clear that Learning Foundation has significant work to do in order to better serve its students and the surrounding Mesa Unified District community.

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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

851 North Stapley Drive bld 6
Mesa, AZ 85203

(480) 834-6202

District: CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation Performing Arts

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 159

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.9%

White:

21.4%

African American:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.6%

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Learning Foundation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	26.64	834^th	1062	21.5%
2010	26.99	851^st	1090	21.9%
2011	17.51	960^th	1075	10.7%
2012	60.49	449^th	1141	60.6%
2013	67.95	358^th	1158	69.1%
2014	60.57	432^nd	1079	60.0%
2016	57.90	421^st	1079	61.0%
2017	38.74	633^rd	1106	42.8%
2018	64.80	368^th	1109	66.8%
2019	78.82	214^th	1039	79.4%
2021	19.92	997^th	1226	18.7%
2023	18.22	1040^th	1245	16.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Learning Foundation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	51.05	439^th	1027	57.3%
2022	31.47	374^th	444	15.8%
2023	40.27	408^th	617	33.9%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Learning Foundation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.87	275^th	975	71.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Learning Foundation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.66	1053^rd	1201	12.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Learning Foundation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	73.12	155^th	820	81.1%
2023	23.48	916^th	1116	17.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Learning Foundation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	37.87	231^st	423	45.4%
2022	0.23	33^rd	33	0.0%
2023	19.36	89^th	102	12.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Learning Foundation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	63.09	366^th	1023	64.2%
2021	23.47	945^th	1219	22.5%
2022	22.69	672^nd	824	18.4%
2023	22.19	957^th	1219	21.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Learning Foundation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	64.79	346^th	1032	66.5%
2021	20.36	1002^nd	1220	17.9%
2022	9.75	791^st	830	4.7%
2023	26.31	882^nd	1216	27.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Learning Foundation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	68.95	234^th	911	74.3%
2021	15.32	1154^th	1198	3.7%
2023	20.91	982^nd	1170	16.1%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Learning Foundation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.54	963^rd	1161	17.1%
2023	10.54	975^th	1024	4.8%

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

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	9.24	633^rd	663	4.5%
2010	11.53	655^th	692	5.3%
2011	8.53	654^th	685	4.5%
2012	48.37	399^th	772	48.3%
2013	84.64	70^th	787	91.1%
2014	5.29	672^nd	690	2.6%

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2009	13.01	359^th	395	9.1%
2010	17.95	327^th	403	18.9%

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

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	137	16	5	29	19	n/a	n/a	206
2005	153	12	4	39	13	n/a	n/a	221
2006	149	12	3	42	14	n/a	n/a	220
2007	125	25	8	62	23	n/a	n/a	243
2008	78	13	8	33	15	n/a	n/a	147
2009	71	19	17	48	14	n/a	n/a	169
2010	75	18	11	42	15	n/a	n/a	161
2011	74	13	1	51	8	5	0	152
2012	38	6	2	42	5	0	5	98
2013	27	8	2	64	3	0	2	106
2014	77	6	3	96	3	1	5	191
2015	76	13	3	98	12	0	12	214
2016	62	10	3	105	5	0	23	208
2017	50	9	1	103	6	0	19	188
2018	37	9	0	113	1	0	12	172
2019	35	17	0	97	2	0	10	161
2020	29	11	2	96	1	0	12	151
2021	36	10	2	97	1	0	15	161
2022	35	7	2	90	1	0	16	151
2023	44	18	1	111	1	0	15	190
2024	34	16	1	92	2	0	14	159

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

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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 Learning Foundation

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	206	n/a	n/a	64.6
2005	221	n/a	n/a	76.9
2006	220	n/a	n/a	52.3
2007	243	n/a	n/a	59.7
2008	147	n/a	n/a	48.3
2009	169	n/a	n/a	62.1
2010	161	n/a	n/a	73.3
2011	152	n/a	n/a	68.4
2012	98	n/a	n/a	87.8
2013	106	n/a	n/a	93.4
2014	191	n/a	n/a	82.2
2015	214	n/a	n/a	80.8
2016	208	n/a	n/a	81.7
2017	188	n/a	n/a	87.8
2018	172	n/a	n/a	84.9
2019	161	n/a	n/a	81.4
2020	151	n/a	n/a	57
2021	161	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	151	n/a	n/a	57
2023	190	n/a	n/a	81.6
2024	159	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 Learning Foundation

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	206	n/a	n/a	64.6
2005	221	n/a	n/a	76.9
2006	220	n/a	n/a	52.3
2007	243	n/a	n/a	59.7
2008	147	n/a	n/a	48.3
2009	169	n/a	n/a	62.1
2010	161	n/a	n/a	73.3
2011	152	n/a	n/a	68.4
2012	98	n/a	n/a	87.8
2013	106	n/a	n/a	93.4
2014	191	n/a	n/a	82.2
2015	214	n/a	n/a	80.8
2016	208	n/a	n/a	81.7
2017	188	n/a	n/a	87.8
2018	172	n/a	n/a	84.9
2019	161	n/a	n/a	81.4
2020	151	n/a	n/a	57
2021	161	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	151	n/a	n/a	57
2023	190	n/a	n/a	81.6
2024	159	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 Learning Foundation

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	$782 (8.2%)	$815 (8.6%)	$2,380 (25.0%)	$5,195 (54.7%)	$2,710 (28.5%)	$7,904 (83.2%)	$9,502
2020	$680 (7.3%)	$273 (2.9%)	$1,634 (17.5%)	$5,901 (63.1%)	$2,503 (26.7%)	$8,404 (89.8%)	$9,358

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Learning Foundation

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.

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 214^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 1040^th of 1245 Elementary schools	62.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	161	190	18%
African American	17	18	5.9%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	97	111	14.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	35	44	25.7%
Two or More Races	10	15	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.4%	81.6%	0.2%

Schools Near Learning Foundation

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				AASA English Language Arts (2024)							AASA Mathematics (2024)							AzSCI Science (2024)			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	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	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
Learning Foundation	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	851 North Stapley Drive bld 6	Mesa	85203	Maricopa County	CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation Performing Arts	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 834-6202	159				34 (21.4%)	16 (10.1%)	92 (57.9%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.8%)								(n/a)																			$00			$00
Heartwood AZ	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	207 N Mesa Dr	Mesa	85201	Maricopa County	Heartwood AZ	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 599-0137	141				62 (44.0%)	10 (7.1%)	58 (41.1%)	9 (6.4%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Mesa Distance Learning Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1025 N Country Club Dr	Mesa	85201	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 308-6015	80	43	2.4		44 (55.0%)	2 (2.5%)	28 (35.0%)	2 (2.5%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)							53.0							35.0			31.0		$00			$00
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1460 E Horne	Mesa	85204	Maricopa County	Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(480) 461-3222	1,713				620 (36.2%)	116 (6.8%)	820 (47.9%)	17 (1.0%)	64 (3.7%)	8 (0.5%)	68 (4.0%)								(n/a)		19.0	19.0	26.0	15.0	14.0	26.0							13.0	19.0	7.0	11.0	$7,425	$593	$252	$1,437	$1,785	$4,795	$6,580
Sequoia Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1460 S Horne	Mesa	85204	Maricopa County	Edkey Inc. dba Sequoia Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 890-4001	685				77 (11.2%)	34 (5.0%)	530 (77.4%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.5%)	3 (0.4%)	23 (3.4%)								(n/a)	49.0	33.0						39.0										$13,787	$1,805	$2,983	$6,594	$5,688	$3,311	$8,999
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1460 S Horne	Mesa	85204	Maricopa County	Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 890-4001	43				12 (27.9%)	4 (9.3%)	22 (51.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.7%)	1 (2.3%)	2 (4.7%)								(n/a)																		$47,189	$2,121	$1,331	$5,574	$25,246	$18,490	$43,736
EDUPRIZE SCHOOL Gilbert	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	580 W Melody Ave	Gilbert	85233	Maricopa County	Eduprize Schools LLC	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 813-9537	1,371				823 (60.0%)	46 (3.4%)	384 (28.0%)	35 (2.6%)	12 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (5.2%)								(n/a)	49.0	58.0	50.0	69.0	51.0	42.0	29.0	51.0	53.0	49.0	46.0	36.0	47.0		49.0	33.0	33.0	$9,041	$973	$170	$2,116	$5,286	$2,612	$7,898
Eagleridge Enrichment Program	Public, Alternative	K-9	1313 W Medina Ave	Mesa	85202	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-3686	684	11	62.6		528 (77.2%)	10 (1.5%)	98 (14.3%)	11 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.4%)								(n/a)																		$6,194	$00	$00	$00	$5,645	$549	$6,194
GPS Global Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	140 S Gilbert Rd	Gilbert	85296	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 507-1476	249	17	14.4		164 (65.9%)	8 (3.2%)	50 (20.1%)	9 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	15 (6.0%)								(n/a)							55.0							38.0			15.0	$8,532	$254		$507	$7,372	$906	$8,279
Primavera - Online	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2471 N. Arizona Ave.	Chandler	85225	Maricopa County	American Virtual Academy	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 456-6678	6,820				2,439 (35.8%)	356 (5.2%)	3,283 (48.1%)	48 (0.7%)	312 (4.6%)	11 (0.2%)	371 (5.4%)								(n/a)	17.0	17.0	15.0	23.0	23.0	16.0	28.0					7.0		14.0	18.0	9.0	15.0		$00			$00

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