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Learning Foundation - Stapley

Charter | PK-6 | 120 students
 

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My child loves this school! The performing arts are wonderful and interesting to watch. Teachers have many backgrounds in all areas. I have enrolled my kids into other charter schools before and this one by far is the best.
—Submitted by Stefanie Moore, a parent

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

13 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
43%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

14 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
50%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
33%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
7%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
40%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

  • In 2010-2011, this school was designated "Performing".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Performing".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Performing".

About the tests

Arizona uses AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles to indicate schools' overall performance each year. For elementary and middle schools, the profiles are based on current and historical aggregated AIMS results, MAP results and whether or not the school made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). For high schools, AIMS results, AYP status and graduation/dropout rates are used. Schools are identified as Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus, Performing, Underperforming, Failing to Meet Academic Standards or Pending.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 54% 45%
Hispanic 22% 41%
Black 10% 6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 9% 6%
Unspecified 5% N/A
Asian N/A 3%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 61%N/A51%
English language learners 0%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab

Arts & music

Performing and written arts
  • Dance

Language learning

Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:55 am
School end time
  • 3:05 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 7:00 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Jeannine Rucker
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 3 years old
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (480) 834-3991

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • "Back To Basics"
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught
  • None
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Limited Transporation
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Internet access
  • Library
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • None
Girls sports
  • None

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • None
Music
  • None
Performing arts
  • Dance
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • None
School leaders can update this information here.

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Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Volunteer in the classroom
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851 North Stapley Drive
Bld 6
Mesa, AZ 85203
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Phone: (480) 834-6202

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