Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

Summary:

Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark is a public charter elementary school serving 345 students in grades K-8 in Mesa, Arizona. The school is part of the Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy District, which is ranked 51 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sequoia Pathfinder Academy consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-6th grade students scored 47-68% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39-46%. In mathematics, the school's 3rd-6th grade students scored 41-59% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 30-43%. The school's performance is particularly strong for female students, multi-racial students, and students with special needs, ranking in the top 10-20% and top 5-10% of Arizona elementary schools in recent years. Additionally, Sequoia Pathfinder Academy has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past several years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby public charter and district schools, Sequoia Pathfinder Academy generally outperforms them in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts. However, the school has seen a significant increase in its free/reduced lunch rate, from 5.72% in 2021-2022 to 22.9% in 2022-2023, suggesting that it is serving a growing population of students from lower-income households, which may require additional support and resources to maintain its high academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 4850 W. Eastmark Parkway
       Mesa, AZ  85212


(480) 351-8070

District: Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
239th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,240 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  345

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.7%
Hispanic:
24.6%
Two or more races:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark ranks better than 73.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.92. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.23. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.7%), Hispanic (24.6%), two or more races (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.9% 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 Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark is $8,240. 1 elementary schools in the Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark:

SchoolDigger ranks Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark 239th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark in the ranking list.)

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Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy 51st of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 86.26 144th 1106 87.0%
2018 60.57 406th 1109 63.4%
2019 71.14 291st 1039 72.0%
2021 81.00 229th 1226 81.3%
2022 72.52 226th 1000 77.4%
2023 85.79 173rd 1245 86.1%
2024 70.92 239th 904 73.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.05 190th 1027 81.5%
2022 42.63 281st 444 36.7%
2023 67.42 121st 617 80.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.66 478th 1201 60.2%
2023 79.91 79th 820 90.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.45 327th 618 47.1%
2023 59.51 357th 1116 68.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.57 429th 1023 58.1%
2019 58.14 337th 862 60.9%
2021 82.89 193rd 1219 84.2%
2022 67.66 223rd 824 72.9%
2023 88.44 111th 1219 90.9%
2024 68.14 166th 593 72.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.94 74th 239 69.0%
2023 42.34 97th 145 33.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.03 330th 1032 68.0%
2019 88.57 71st 850 91.6%
2021 73.90 283rd 1220 76.8%
2022 60.24 294th 830 64.6%
2023 77.36 243rd 1216 80.0%
2024 55.85 248th 609 59.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.16 170th 620 72.6%
2023 32.63 241st 316 23.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.50 432nd 895 51.7%
2022 52.64 180th 289 37.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.43 241st 1198 79.9%
2023 69.56 273rd 1170 76.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.46 435th 720 39.6%
2019 62.29 203rd 595 65.9%
2021 75.86 223rd 1161 80.8%
2022 59.27 287th 800 64.1%
2023 79.80 152nd 1024 85.2%
2024 46.43 266th 477 44.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 80.23 109th 695 84.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Open Quote Amazing and kind staff. They have been amazing with my son. The Spanish immersion program has been awesome for my child Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 108 2 2 18 0 0 2 0 132
2016 244 7 9 34 2 4 7 0 307
2017 264 13 9 61 0 2 25 0 374
2018 187 11 7 57 0 0 16 0 278
2019 180 4 3 56 0 0 19 0 262
2020 173 2 7 66 1 1 21 0 271
2021 161 5 10 84 0 2 25 0 287
2022 186 11 9 99 0 2 25 0 332
2023 206 7 8 85 1 0 38 0 345

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 Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 132 n/a n/a 25
2016 307 n/a n/a 19.2
2017 374 n/a n/a 17.1
2018 278 n/a n/a n/a
2019 262 n/a n/a n/a
2020 271 n/a n/a 12.5
2021 287 n/a n/a 15.7
2022 332 n/a n/a 5.7
2023 345 n/a n/a 22.9

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 Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 132 n/a n/a 25
2016 307 n/a n/a 19.2
2017 374 n/a n/a 17.1
2018 278 n/a n/a n/a
2019 262 n/a n/a n/a
2020 271 n/a n/a 12.5
2021 287 n/a n/a 15.7
2022 332 n/a n/a 5.7
2023 345 n/a n/a 22.9

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 Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

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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 $183 (2.1%) $01 (0.0%) $366 (4.2%) $6,105 (70.5%) $2,376 (27.4%) $8,481 (97.9%) $8,665
2020 $110 (1.4%) $228 (2.9%) $447 (5.6%) $4,673 (58.7%) $2,954 (37.1%) $7,628 (95.8%) $7,965
2021 $384 (5.1%) $188 (2.5%) $956 (12.6%) $4,373 (57.7%) $2,640 (34.8%) $7,014 (92.5%) $7,585
2022 $276 (3.3%) $73 (0.9%) $626 (7.6%) $4,897 (59.4%) $2,994 (36.3%) $7,891 (95.8%) $8,240

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark

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.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 291st of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 173rd of 1245 Elementary schools
 14.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students262345
 31.7%
African American47
 75%
American Indian01
Asian38
 166.7%
Hispanic5685
 51.8%
Pacific Islander00
White180206
 14.4%
Two or More Races1938
 100%


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Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark ranks 239th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark are 60% White, 25% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 345 students attended Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark.


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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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