Vector Prep and Arts Academy

Summary:

Vector Prep and Arts Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 220 students in grades K-6 in Chandler, Arizona, which is part of the Chandler Unified District #80. Despite relatively high funding, the school consistently performs below state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 10% to 24% across English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The school's diverse student population includes a majority Hispanic (44.09%) and significant populations of African American (20%), Native American (20.91%), and White (6.82%) students. Interestingly, African American and Native American students perform better than the overall school, ranking in the top half of Arizona schools in these subgroups. However, Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students perform significantly worse, ranking in the bottom quarter of Arizona schools. The school has also seen a decline in the percentage of White students over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Knox Gifted Academy, which ranks 1st in the state, Vector Prep and Arts Academy performs significantly worse. This stark contrast in performance, despite relatively high funding, suggests that the school may be facing systemic issues that need to be addressed through improved leadership, instructional practices, and targeted support for underperforming subgroups.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

2020 N. Arizona Ave. STE 62
Chandler, AZ 85225

(877) 225-2118

District: Vector School District Inc.

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 220

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.1%

American Indian:

20.9%

African American:

20.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.6%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.08. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Vector Prep and Arts Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.1%), American Indian (20.9%), African American (20%). (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Vector Prep and Arts Academy

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Rank History for all students at Vector Prep and Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2010	32.80	770^th	1090	29.4%
2011	25.38	863^rd	1075	19.7%
2012	41.87	711^th	1141	37.7%
2013	13.75	1100^th	1158	5.0%
2014	35.63	703^rd	1079	34.8%
2016	27.48	774^th	1079	28.3%
2017	12.98	1023^rd	1106	7.5%
2018	12.45	1035^th	1109	6.7%
2021	21.34	963^rd	1226	21.5%
2023	17.08	1068^th	1245	14.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Vector Prep and Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.44	934^th	1027	9.1%
2023	32.63	485^th	617	21.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vector Prep and Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	49.15	222^nd	975	77.2%
2022	86.20	1^st	17	94.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Vector Prep and Arts Academy

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 Low Socio Economic Status students at Vector Prep and Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.21	970^th	1116	13.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Vector Prep and Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	17.49	893^rd	1023	12.7%
2021	27.42	864^th	1219	29.1%
2023	22.85	944^th	1219	22.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Vector Prep and Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	17.38	897^th	1032	13.1%
2021	19.35	1032^nd	1220	15.4%
2023	16.93	1061^st	1216	12.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Vector Prep and Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	37.13	539^th	895	39.8%
2022	22.19	264^th	289	8.7%
2023	35.48	409^th	607	32.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vector Prep and Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.98	955^th	1198	20.3%
2023	21.54	974^th	1170	16.8%

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Rank History for Native American students at Vector Prep and Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.07	427^th	654	34.7%
2023	21.15	171^st	219	21.9%

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Rank History for White students at Vector Prep and Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	27.62	923^rd	1161	20.5%
2022	68.80	188^th	800	76.5%
2023	44.19	564^th	1024	44.9%

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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
Thursday, October 3, 2013

This is the worst school My child went to. For one many of the teachers constantly scream at the students and there is a lot of emotional abuse as well. We spoke to the principal 5 times of these teachers and nothing was done at all!! Instead they feel the teachers are free to teach and punish the class as they see fit The Pe Coach made all the students stand outside in 114 degree for 30 minutes with their back packs on all because a few children were misbehaving. Most of the staff is not attentive to students needs and the students are more like $$$ signs!! Sure the school sounds great because of all the arts they offer but it comes down to there are so many unethical things going on in this school. This school NEEDS to be shut down!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Vector Prep and Arts Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	17	8	2	16	24	n/a	n/a	67
2011	22	12	1	45	45	0	6	131
2012	26	17	1	50	60	0	1	155
2013	20	23	1	46	59	3	1	153
2014	55	24	1	74	49	2	7	212
2015	44	26	3	77	39	2	5	196
2016	46	20	2	93	64	2	5	232
2017	32	34	1	76	58	0	4	205
2018	30	28	1	81	52	0	5	197
2019	31	32	3	88	55	0	6	215
2020	29	38	6	92	49	0	12	226
2021	30	37	4	92	45	0	8	216
2022	21	52	3	74	36	0	12	198
2023	15	44	3	97	46	0	15	220

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 Vector Prep and Arts Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	67	n/a	n/a	67.2
2011	131	n/a	n/a	86.3
2012	155	n/a	n/a	82.6
2013	153	n/a	n/a	83
2014	212	n/a	n/a	98.6
2015	196	n/a	n/a	0
2016	232	n/a	n/a	98.7
2017	205	n/a	n/a	98.5
2018	197	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	215	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	226	n/a	n/a	83.6
2021	216	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	198	n/a	n/a	83.3
2023	220	n/a	n/a	83.6

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 Vector Prep and Arts Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	67	n/a	n/a	67.2
2011	131	n/a	n/a	86.3
2012	155	n/a	n/a	82.6
2013	153	n/a	n/a	83
2014	212	n/a	n/a	98.6
2015	196	n/a	n/a	0
2016	232	n/a	n/a	98.7
2017	205	n/a	n/a	98.5
2018	197	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	215	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	226	n/a	n/a	83.6
2021	216	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	198	n/a	n/a	83.3
2023	220	n/a	n/a	83.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vector Prep and Arts 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	$866 (7.4%)	$216 (1.8%)	$1,947 (16.6%)	$4,361 (37.2%)	$6,276 (53.6%)	$10,637 (90.8%)	$11,718
2021	$1,048 (10.4%)	$563 (5.6%)	$2,660 (26.4%)	$3,991 (39.6%)	$4,484 (44.5%)	$8,475 (84.0%)	$10,086

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Vector Prep and Arts Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	215	220	2.3%
African American	32	44	37.5%
American Indian	55	46	16.4%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	88	97	10.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	31	15	51.6%
Two or More Races	6	15	150%

Schools Near Vector Prep and Arts Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th 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
Vector Prep and Arts Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	2020 N. Arizona Ave. STE 62	Chandler	85225	Maricopa County	Vector School District Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(877) 225-2118	220			83.6%	15 (6.8%)	44 (20.0%)	97 (44.1%)	3 (1.4%)	46 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.8%)								(n/a)		30.0											$00			$00
Sirrine Montessori Center	Public	PK, KG-6	591 W Mesquite St	Chandler	85225	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-3601	354	23	15.1	55.6%	81 (22.9%)	33 (9.3%)	176 (49.7%)	11 (3.1%)	18 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (9.6%)	63	302^nd of 904 public elementary schools	66.6%		23.3	937^th of 1245 public elementary schools	24.7%	635	72.0	56.0	44.0	50.0			53.0	39.0				$8,834	$782	$69	$1,632	$7,661	$323	$7,983
Knox Gifted Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	700 W Orchid Ln	Chandler	85225	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 812-6100	672	37	18.4	5.8%	204 (30.4%)	9 (1.3%)	71 (10.6%)	339 (50.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.3%)	99.1	3^rd of 904 public elementary schools	99.7%		99.6	1^st of 1245 public elementary schools	99.9%	2	85.0	98.0	95.0	96.0			82.0	92.0	86.0	91.0		$6,979	$600	$86	$1,286	$5,910	$383	$6,293
Legacy Traditional School - North Chandler	Public, Charter	K-8	1900 N McQueen Rd	Chandler	85225	Maricopa County	Legacy Traditional School - North Chandler	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 757-5400	935			33.9%	339 (36.3%)	104 (11.1%)	332 (35.5%)	61 (6.5%)	12 (1.3%)	9 (1.0%)	78 (8.3%)	48.3	417^th of 904 public elementary schools	53.9%		63	413^th of 1245 public elementary schools	66.8%	4	54.0	61.0	34.0	52.0	60.0	47.0	49.0	39.0	26.0	28.0	34.0		$00			$00
Islands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	245 S McQueen Rd	Gilbert	85233	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 497-0742	510	36	14.0	40.8%	226 (44.3%)	26 (5.1%)	181 (35.5%)	28 (5.5%)	12 (2.4%)	3 (0.6%)	34 (6.7%)	53.4	377^th of 904 public elementary schools	58.3%		70.4	335^th of 1245 public elementary schools	73.1%	42	42.0	55.0	42.0	63.0			40.0	32.0	31.0	67.0		$8,336	$435	$747	$1,618	$7,659		$7,153
Pomeroy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1507 W Shawnee Dr	Chandler	85224	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-3700	609	39	15.4	35.8%	278 (45.6%)	15 (2.5%)	229 (37.6%)	15 (2.5%)	14 (2.3%)	4 (0.7%)	54 (8.9%)	28.3	595^th of 904 public elementary schools	34.2%		60.3	439^th of 1245 public elementary schools	64.7%	156	23.0	41.0	32.0	46.0			20.0	37.0	25.0	32.0		$8,180	$471	$133	$1,076	$6,982	$593	$7,575
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	700 N Hartford St	Chandler	85225	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 812-6700	760	46	16.3	85.0%	92 (12.1%)	31 (4.1%)	601 (79.1%)	18 (2.4%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.2%)	18.1	731^st of 904 public elementary schools	19.1%		41.6	641^st of 1245 public elementary schools	48.5%	90	25.0	36.0	26.0	31.0			25.0	20.0	24.0	25.0		$8,232	$1,136	$129	$2,401	$6,761	$206	$6,967
Shumway Leadership Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	1325 N Shumway Ave	Chandler	85225	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 812-7400	476	41	11.5	62.0%	130 (27.3%)	36 (7.6%)	237 (49.8%)	27 (5.7%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.8%)	23.2	652^nd of 904 public elementary schools	27.9%		37.2	719^th of 1245 public elementary schools	42.2%	67	24.0	40.0	23.0	38.0			27.0	32.0				$10,611	$1,306	$183	$2,796	$8,928	$193	$9,122
Galveston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	661 E Galveston St	Chandler	85225	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 812-6500	461	35	13.1	86.8%	16 (3.5%)	18 (3.9%)	417 (90.5%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	15.9	765^th of 904 public elementary schools	15.4%		26.6	874^th of 1245 public elementary schools	29.8%	109	26.0	16.0	29.0	35.0			21.0		17.0	24.0		$10,590	$1,423	$242	$3,088	$8,659	$266	$8,925
Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2207 N Dobson Rd	Chandler	85224	Maricopa County	Ball Charter Schools (Dobson)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 855-6325	427			45.7%	146 (34.2%)	46 (10.8%)	153 (35.8%)	16 (3.7%)	14 (3.3%)	4 (0.9%)	48 (11.2%)	50.4	396^th of 904 public elementary schools	56.2%		57.3	462^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	62.9%	66	31.0	57.0		59.0	42.0	44.0	38.0	49.0		34.0			$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Vector Prep and Arts Academy

What is the racial makeup of Vector Prep and Arts Academy?

Students at Vector Prep and Arts Academy are 44% Hispanic, 21% American Indian, 20% African American, 7% White, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Vector Prep and Arts Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 220 students attended Vector Prep and Arts Academy.

What district is Vector Prep and Arts Academy in?

Vector School District Inc.

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