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Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

Charter | K-6 | 268 students

 

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Posted June 3, 2013

Vista Grove Preparatory Academy, I have 2 sons in the elementary school and one in the middle school. They enjoy the options at the school such as performing arts and sports. My 2 sons in the elementary school excell tremendously here at VGES, they both have achieved all A's and B's in academics and loved their extra classes. I would recommend enrolling your child we have felt like we were part of the family here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2011

I am on the PTO at Vista Grove and my kids have been here for over 3 years. The principal and staff at this school are great! The vision of this school are just what I am looking for! I am excited to watch my kids grow to their full potential!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 15, 2009

Big promises with no delivery.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

12 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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 67% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
31%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

13 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
38%
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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
55%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
75%
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.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
27%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
5%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
80%
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 48% 42%
Hispanic 27% 42%
Black 15% 5%
Two or more races 4% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 6%
Asian 3% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 80%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

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Fax number
  • (480) 924-0552

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  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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2929 E. McKellips Road
Mesa, AZ 85213
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Phone: (480) 924-1500

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