Serving 600 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pathfinder Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Pathfinder Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Pathfinder Academy's student population of 600 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Pathfinder Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pathfinder Academy is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
87%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Pathfinder Academy is ranked #122 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Pathfinder Academy often compared to?
Pathfinder Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Las Sendas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pathfinder Academy?
600 students attend Pathfinder Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Pathfinder Academy students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Pathfinder Academy offer ?
Pathfinder Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pathfinder Academy part of?
Pathfinder Academy is part of Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) School District.
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