Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Summary:

Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 359 students in grades K-8 in Glendale, Arizona. The school faces significant challenges, particularly in the areas of academic performance, economic disadvantage, and overall school ranking and rating.

Ethos Academy has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 81.74% to 92.76% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessment proficiency rates, is consistently below the state and nearby school averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2022-2023, only 23-37% of Ethos Academy students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 41-45% statewide, and only 13-32% were proficient in math, compared to 27-43% statewide. Ethos Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, with a 1-2 star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Despite being located in close proximity (within 1.5 miles) to several other elementary schools, Ethos Academy significantly underperforms its neighbors, which suggests the school's challenges may be more internal than related to the broader community. However, the school's performance with certain subgroups, such as English Language Learners and homeless students, suggests it may have some effective strategies that could be leveraged to benefit the broader student population. The Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy district, along with the nearby Glendale Elementary District and Washington Elementary School District, will need to closely examine the school's internal practices and implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 8840 N 43rd Ave
       Glendale, AZ  85302-5315


(623) 249-3211

District: Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
681st of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.9%
African American:
22.6%
White:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.8% Help


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Compare Details Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy ranks worse than 74.7% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.38. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.9%), African American (22.6%), White (14.3%). (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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SchoolDigger ranks Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy 245th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.71 617th 1109 44.4%
2019 22.58 798th 1039 23.2%
2021 31.73 766th 1226 37.5%
2023 27.39 864th 1245 30.6%
2024 21.25 681st 912 25.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.58 616th 1027 40.0%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.38 257th 975 73.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.66 1053rd 1201 12.3%
2023 37.97 490th 820 40.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.45 418th 820 49.0%
2023 40.25 642nd 1116 42.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.00 107th 423 74.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.00 635th 1023 37.9%
2021 31.26 798th 1219 34.5%
2023 24.47 906th 1219 25.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.80 708th 1032 31.4%
2021 33.64 748th 1220 38.7%
2023 29.67 812th 1216 33.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.85 645th 895 27.9%
2022 46.69 201st 289 30.4%
2023 40.87 366th 607 39.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.95 522nd 911 42.7%
2021 35.04 733rd 1198 38.8%
2023 25.36 907th 1170 22.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.67 510th 654 22.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.40 421st 1161 63.7%
2022 25.91 653rd 800 18.4%
2023 40.19 612th 1024 40.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.46 389th 711 45.3%
2021 33.57 499th 832 40.0%
2022 35.79 336th 605 44.5%
2023 33.38 512th 854 40.0%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.37 164th 606 72.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.27 541st 789 31.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.91 140th 503 72.2%
2022 50.83 159th 369 56.9%
2023 50.15 282nd 717 60.7%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.74 34th 257 86.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.20 473rd 820 42.3%
2022 36.88 300th 494 39.3%
2023 38.16 435th 806 46.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.54 563rd 818 31.2%
2023 31.89 520th 810 35.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.73 507th 573 11.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.77 545th 802 32.0%
2023 33.98 475th 760 37.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.21 171st 780 78.1%
2022 54.24 196th 446 56.1%
2023 58.43 240th 675 64.4%
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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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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Open Quote Our kids have been attending Ethos for 2 years. I love the small school feel and individual one on one attention. My daughter has an EIP and the school has been very accommodating. I am also very pleased with the consistent communication I receive from the teachers and admin. I highly recommend Ethos! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 21 20 0 45 1 0 5 0 92
2017 42 27 2 84 1 0 7 0 163
2018 50 66 0 169 3 0 8 0 296
2019 58 65 0 201 6 1 17 0 348
2020 58 58 0 215 5 2 19 0 357
2021 53 64 3 205 4 2 14 0 345
2022 60 49 2 194 4 1 10 0 320
2023 63 60 1 222 1 1 11 0 359
2024 50 79 0 199 5 1 16 0 350

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 Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 92 n/a n/a 73.9
2017 163 n/a n/a 84.7
2018 296 n/a n/a 92.6
2019 348 n/a n/a 92.8
2020 357 n/a n/a 81.8
2021 345 n/a n/a 81.7
2022 320 n/a n/a 81.9
2023 359 n/a n/a 92.8
2024 350 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 Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 92 n/a n/a 73.9
2017 163 n/a n/a 84.7
2018 296 n/a n/a 92.6
2019 348 n/a n/a 92.8
2020 357 n/a n/a 81.8
2021 345 n/a n/a 81.7
2022 320 n/a n/a 81.9
2023 359 n/a n/a 92.8
2024 350 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

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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 $452 (5.4%) $875 (10.5%) $1,780 (21.4%) $4,454 (53.6%) $2,526 (30.4%) $6,980 (84.0%) $8,307
2020 $514 (5.9%) $916 (10.5%) $1,943 (22.3%) $4,984 (57.2%) $2,300 (26.4%) $7,284 (83.6%) $8,713

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy

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)
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Ranks 798th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 864th of 1245 Elementary schools
 7.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students348359
 3.2%
African American6560
 7.7%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian01
Hispanic201222
 10.4%
Pacific Islander11
White5863
 8.6%
Two or More Races1711
 35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.8%92.8%
 0.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 350 students attended Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy.

Students at Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy are 57% Hispanic, 23% African American, 14% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy ranks 681st of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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