Pinnacles Prep Charter School

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Pinnacles Prep Charter School ranks 263 rd of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pinnacles Prep Charter School is a middle school located in Wenatchee, Washington, serving grades 6-9 with a total enrollment of 168 students. The school has a diverse student population, with 61.31% White and 34.52% Hispanic students. However, Pinnacles Prep's academic performance lags behind nearby traditional public schools, such as Cashmere Middle School, which has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math.

Pinnacles Prep's proficiency rates in ELA and Math are generally lower than the state averages, with 47.2% proficient in ELA and 35.15% proficient in Math for all grades in 2023-2024. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female students, Hispanic students, and low-socioeconomic status students, is also lower than the state averages and the nearby schools. Pinnacles Prep's statewide ranking has declined from 263 out of 535 Washington middle schools in 2023-2024 to 335 out of 539 in 2022-2023, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger rating from 3 stars to 2 stars.

Pinnacles Prep has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50.6% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the nearby Cashmere Middle School. The significant performance gaps between Pinnacles Prep's student subgroups and the state averages, as well as the nearby schools, suggest that the school may need to focus on addressing the specific needs of these underperforming groups. Additionally, the stark contrast in academic performance between Pinnacles Prep and the nearby traditional public schools raises questions about the effectiveness of the charter school model in this particular context.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-9

504 S. Chelan Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801

(805) 669-8801

District: Pinnacles Prep Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
263^rd of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,429

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 168

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.3%

Hispanic:

34.5%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pinnacles Prep Charter School ranks better than 50.8% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.3%), Hispanic (34.5%), Asian (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinnacles Prep Charter School is 16. (See more...)

Compare Pinnacles Prep Charter School employs 10.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinnacles Prep Charter School is $22,429.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pinnacles Prep Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinnacles Prep Charter School 263^rd of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Pinnacles Prep Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Pinnacles Prep Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinnacles Prep Charter School 107^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pinnacles Prep Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Pinnacles Prep Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.67	335^th	539	37.8%
2024	47.60	263^rd	535	50.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pinnacles Prep Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.24	339^th	463	26.8%
2024	38.69	268^th	455	41.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Pinnacles Prep Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.57	355^th	464	23.5%
2024	35.84	298^th	464	35.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Pinnacles Prep Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.69	234^th	470	50.2%
2024	54.23	194^th	466	58.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pinnacles Prep Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.74	194^th	336	42.3%
2024	38.02	198^th	344	42.4%

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Rank History for White students at Pinnacles Prep Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.43	280^th	488	42.6%
2024	58.39	186^th	486	61.7%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Pinnacles Prep Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	79	1	1	32	0	0	0	0	113
2023	103	2	2	58	1	0	2	0	168

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 Pinnacles Prep Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	113	7.0	16.1	42.5
2023	168	10.5	16.0	50.6

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 Pinnacles Prep Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	113	7.0	16.1	42.5
2023	168	10.5	16.0	50.6

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 Pinnacles Prep Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$2,576 (11.5%)	$19,852 (88.5%)	$22,429

Data source: Washington Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)			SBAC English Language Arts (2024)					SBAC Math (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	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinnacles Prep Charter School	Public, Charter	6-9	504 S. Chelan Ave.	Wenatchee	98801	Chelan County	Pinnacles Prep Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(805) 669-8801	168	11	16.0	50.6%	103 (61.3%)	2 (1.2%)	58 (34.5%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	47.6	263^rd of 535 public middle schools	50.8%		35.7	335^th of 539 public middle schools	37.8%	72		46.2	46.2		44.6	42.9	55.1	47.2		31.6	33.3	41.2	35.2	$22,429	$2,576	$19,852
Pioneer Middle School	Public	6-8	1620 Russell St	Wenatchee	98801	Chelan County	Wenatchee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 663-7171	597	37	16.2	71.5%	204 (34.2%)	3 (0.5%)	373 (62.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.2%)	28.2	382^nd of 535 public middle schools	28.6%		22.9	427^th of 539 public middle schools	20.8%	45		23.4	23.4		47.1	46.8	43.0	45.6		27.0	20.7	17.2	21.4	$15,955	$1,947	$14,007
Orchard Middle School	Public	6-8	1024 Orchard Ave	Wenatchee	98801	Chelan County	Wenatchee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 662-7745	403	31	12.9	73.7%	133 (33.0%)	1 (0.2%)	263 (65.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	17.8	456^th of 535 public middle schools	14.8%		14	480^th of 539 public middle schools	10.9%	24		24.3	24.3		29.5	39.8	25.7	31.2		20.1	28.0	18.2	21.8	$18,242	$2,325	$15,916
Eastmont Junior High	Public	7-9	905 NE 8th Street	East Wenatchee	98802	Douglas County	Eastmont School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 884-2407	711	43	16.3	68.4%	270 (38.0%)	1 (0.1%)	424 (59.6%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.3%)	17.5	460^th of 535 public middle schools	14.0%		14.3	476^th of 539 public middle schools	11.7%	16		15.9	15.9			45.2	25.3	35.8			29.0	8.4	19.3	$14,362	$1,447	$12,915
Sterling Junior High School	Public	7-9	600 N James Ave	East Wenatchee	98802	Douglas County	Eastmont School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 884-7115	751	42	17.6	62.8%	366 (48.7%)	4 (0.5%)	358 (47.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.4%)	43.6	289^th of 535 public middle schools	46.0%		36.3	331^st of 539 public middle schools	38.6%	42		30.0	30.0			58.5	49.4	53.8			35.5	28.8	32.1	$16,829	$2,080	$14,748
Foothills Middle School	Public	6-8	1410 Maple St	Wenatchee	98801	Chelan County	Wenatchee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 664-8961	578	38	15.2	54.8%	278 (48.1%)	1 (0.2%)	272 (47.1%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)	49.5	251^st of 535 public middle schools	53.1%		54.5	210^th of 539 public middle schools	61.0%	41		46.1	46.1		48.1	48.7	52.2	49.6		35.4	29.0	41.1	35.0	$16,338	$1,390	$14,948
Cashmere Middle School	Public	5-8	300 Tigner Road	Cashmere	98815	Chelan County	Cashmere School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 782-2001	506	33	15.2	48.8%	300 (59.3%)	2 (0.4%)	182 (36.0%)	9 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	86.5	64^th of 535 public middle schools	88.0%		88.1	56^th of 539 public middle schools	89.6%	8	73.3	62.7	67.8	66.4	69.6	69.1	73.8	69.8	59.5	66.4	50.0	53.2	57.3	$14,416	$1,975	$12,440

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Pinnacles Prep Charter School ranks 263^rd of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of Pinnacles Prep Charter School?

Students at Pinnacles Prep Charter School are 61% White, 35% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 168 students attended Pinnacles Prep Charter School.

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