Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation 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 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation's student population of 399 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation 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 Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation is 0.12, 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
#1682 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
94%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation is ranked #1682 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation often compared to?
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundationis often viewed alongside schools like Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School, Estrella Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation?
399 students attend Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation offer ?
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation part of?
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation is part of Pioneer Preparatory School (90140) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation located?
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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