Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation

Summary:

Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation is a public charter elementary school serving 399 students in grades K-6 in Phoenix, Arizona. The school is part of the Cartwright Elementary District, which is ranked 437 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pioneer Preparatory consistently performs below the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 10-44% in math and 12-20% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 31-43% in math and 37-45% in ELA. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between 519-1089 out of over 1,000 Arizona elementary schools over the past decade, and has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female students, Hispanic students, and students with special needs. Additionally, Pioneer Preparatory has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 62.66% in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to other elementary schools in the surrounding area, such as Heatherbrae School and Sunset School, Pioneer Preparatory generally performs worse academically. These nearby schools have higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings, suggesting there may be opportunities for Pioneer Preparatory to learn from its neighbors. The data analysis suggests that Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation is a low-performing school that has struggled to improve its academic outcomes over time, highlighting the need for significant interventions and support to help the school better serve its predominantly disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

6629 W Clarendon Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033-4027

(623) 933-3733

District: Pioneer Preparatory School

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 399

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.5%

African American:

3.3%

White:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.7%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.1. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.5%), African American (3.3%), White (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation

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Rank History for all students at Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2011	16.73	964^th	1075	10.3%
2012	44.21	678^th	1141	40.6%
2013	46.16	654^th	1158	43.5%
2014	52.92	519^th	1079	51.9%
2015	16.98	820^th	955	14.1%
2016	22.33	849^th	1079	21.3%
2017	21.36	889^th	1106	19.6%
2018	18.38	932^nd	1109	16.0%
2019	31.24	671^st	1039	35.4%
2021	16.19	1089^th	1226	11.2%
2022	14.87	846^th	1000	15.4%
2023	21.10	978^th	1245	21.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	14.39	967^th	1027	5.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.24	422^nd	975	56.7%
2023	28.74	288^th	451	36.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.88	1008^th	1201	16.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.74	638^th	820	22.2%
2023	29.90	810^th	1116	27.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	17.21	899^th	1023	12.1%
2019	24.74	630^th	862	26.9%
2021	16.67	1090^th	1219	10.6%
2023	23.74	926^th	1219	24.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	23.20	798^th	1032	22.7%
2019	34.37	511^th	850	39.9%
2021	19.50	1026^th	1220	15.9%
2023	17.65	1043^rd	1216	14.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	25.20	726^th	911	20.3%
2019	37.65	416^th	709	41.3%
2021	22.12	1020^th	1198	14.9%
2022	21.02	597^th	716	16.6%
2023	25.73	898^th	1170	23.2%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	1	2	0	73	0	n/a	n/a	76
2011	29	13	0	372	0	0	1	415
2012	24	11	0	513	3	0	0	551
2013	18	18	0	552	2	0	0	590
2014	15	15	0	609	0	0	0	639
2015	9	13	0	606	0	0	0	628
2016	7	15	2	596	0	0	0	620
2017	6	12	2	588	0	0	0	608
2018	5	13	0	567	0	0	2	587
2019	3	9	1	550	1	1	3	568
2020	51	9	0	432	0	2	4	498
2021	0	12	0	410	0	1	0	423
2022	2	5	0	384	0	1	1	393
2023	4	13	0	377	2	1	2	399

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 Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	76	n/a	n/a	n/a
2011	415	n/a	n/a	85.8
2012	551	n/a	n/a	96.4
2013	590	n/a	n/a	95.1
2014	639	n/a	n/a	90
2015	628	n/a	n/a	87.6
2016	620	n/a	n/a	96.3
2017	608	n/a	n/a	97.4
2018	587	n/a	n/a	81.9
2019	568	n/a	n/a	88.9
2020	498	n/a	n/a	65.9
2021	423	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	393	n/a	n/a	27.2
2023	399	n/a	n/a	62.7

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 Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	76	n/a	n/a	n/a
2011	415	n/a	n/a	85.8
2012	551	n/a	n/a	96.4
2013	590	n/a	n/a	95.1
2014	639	n/a	n/a	90
2015	628	n/a	n/a	87.6
2016	620	n/a	n/a	96.3
2017	608	n/a	n/a	97.4
2018	587	n/a	n/a	81.9
2019	568	n/a	n/a	88.9
2020	498	n/a	n/a	65.9
2021	423	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	393	n/a	n/a	27.2
2023	399	n/a	n/a	62.7

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 Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge 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	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2020	$534 (7.6%)	$283 (4.0%)	$1,352 (19.2%)	$4,565 (64.7%)	$1,674 (23.7%)	$6,239 (88.4%)	$7,057

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 671^st of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 978^th of 1245 Elementary schools	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	568	399	29.8%
African American	9	13	44.4%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	550	377	31.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	3	4	33.3%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.9%	62.7%	26.3%

Schools Near Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (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	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th 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
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation	Public, Charter	K-6	6629 W Clarendon Ave	Phoenix	85033	Maricopa County	Pioneer Preparatory School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 933-3733	399			62.7%	4 (1.0%)	13 (3.3%)	377 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)								(n/a)				23.0												$00			$00
Sunset School	Public	PK, KG-6	6602 W Osborn Rd	Phoenix	85033	Maricopa County	Cartwright Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 691-4600	727	32	23.0	69.7%	19 (2.6%)	46 (6.3%)	644 (88.6%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	33.1	544^th of 912 public elementary schools	40.4%		51.6	527^th of 1245 public elementary schools	57.7%	17	25.0	40.0	22.0	35.0			47.0	42.0	34.0	41.0			27.0		$13,442	$3,851	$440	$8,142	$7,689	$1,461	$9,151
Victory Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3535 N 63rd Ave	Phoenix	85033	Maricopa County	Victory Collegiate Academy Corporation	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 810-9781	337			86.9%	26 (7.7%)	29 (8.6%)	279 (82.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)																$00			$00
G. Frank Davidson	Public	PK, KG-6	6935 W Osborn Rd	Phoenix	85033	Maricopa County	Cartwright Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 691-1500	740	31	23.8	83.0%	11 (1.5%)	34 (4.6%)	679 (91.8%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.9%)	4.8	911^th of 912 public elementary schools	0.1%		11.1	1198^th of 1245 public elementary schools	3.8%	287			12.0	17.0			11.0								$12,193	$3,553	$396	$7,502	$6,801	$1,443	$8,244
Holiday Park School	Public	PK, KG-6	4417 N 66th Ave	Phoenix	85033	Maricopa County	Cartwright Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 691-4500	619	30	20.9	73.8%	21 (3.4%)	27 (4.4%)	552 (89.2%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.3%)	12.9	825^th of 912 public elementary schools	9.5%		16.6	1078^th of 1245 public elementary schools	13.4%	253	20.0	27.0	20.0	21.0			28.0		21.0	26.0			15.0		$11,911	$3,716	$514	$7,947	$6,180	$1,500	$7,680
Heatherbrae School	Public	PK, KG-6	7070 W Heatherbrae Dr	Phoenix	85033	Maricopa County	Cartwright Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 691-5200	612	22	27.8	77.9%	11 (1.8%)	68 (11.1%)	522 (85.3%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	9.6	872^nd of 912 public elementary schools	4.4%		19.9	1005^th of 1245 public elementary schools	19.3%	133	15.0	25.0	15.0	29.0			24.0	13.0	16.0	14.0			18.0		$12,796	$2,039	$624	$4,703	$8,620	$1,513	$10,133
Academy of Math and Science Camelback	Public, Charter	K-8	6633 W Camelback Rd	Phoenix	85033	Maricopa County	Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 547-5587	1,058			68.0%	43 (4.1%)	93 (8.8%)	908 (85.8%)	8 (0.8%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.7	702^nd of 912 public elementary schools	23.0%		29.9	829^th of 1245 public elementary schools	33.4%	127	18.0	42.0	24.0	29.0	28.0	27.0	27.0	34.0	23.0	14.0	15.0	22.0	29.0	23.0		$00			$00
Cartwright School	Public	PK, KG-8	2825 N 59th Ave	Phoenix	85035	Maricopa County	Cartwright Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 691-4100	754	32	23.5	60.9%	8 (1.1%)	29 (3.8%)	697 (92.4%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.3%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)								(n/a)							18.0								$12,454	$3,677	$473	$7,828	$6,607	$1,696	$8,304
ACCLAIM Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7624 W Indian School Rd	Phoenix	85033	Maricopa County	Acclaim Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 691-0919	268			89.9%	38 (14.2%)	1 (0.4%)	226 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)				47.0	24.0	45.0	57.0					42.0				$00			$00
Peralta School	Public	PK, KG-6	7125 W Encanto Blvd	Phoenix	85035	Maricopa County	Cartwright Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 691-5600	871	35	24.8	78.0%	13 (1.5%)	43 (4.9%)	792 (90.9%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.0%)	9.7	871^st of 912 public elementary schools	4.5%		27.3	865^th of 1245 public elementary schools	30.5%	6		25.0	20.0	16.0				16.0	17.0	18.0			19.0		$11,898	$3,564	$391	$7,520	$6,692	$1,251	$7,943

Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation

What is the racial makeup of Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation?

Students at Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation are 94% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% White.

How many students attend Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation?

In the 2022-23 school year, 399 students attended Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation.

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