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Pensar Academy

12843 W Redondo Dr
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 205 students in grades 4-8, Pensar Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pensar Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Pensar Academy's student population of 205 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
205 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Pensar Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pensar Academy is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1106 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pensar Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pensar Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pensar Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
71%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pensar Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
6%
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White
14%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Pensar Academy and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pensar Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pensar Academy's ranking?
Pensar Academy is ranked #1106 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pensar Academy?
205 students attend Pensar Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pensar Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Pensar Academy offer ?
Pensar Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Pensar Academy part of?
Pensar Academy is part of Pensar Academy (92972) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pensar Academy located?
Pensar Academy is located in the Wigwam Creek South neighborhood of Litchfield Park, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Wigwam Creek South.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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