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Peoria Transition Center

Public | 8-12 | 102 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 9, 2012

The PTC has helped me get back on track. The teachers take the time to teach us quality work AND they can give us more individual attention. They give us room to be ourselves, and understand where we come from. They get to know us as a person, not just a student! For anyone looking for a 2nd chance to turn yourself around, the PTC is the place for you!!!


Posted December 7, 2010

If you have a special needs student, this is NOT the school for them. Most of the teaching staff, especially, the lead teacher, lack understaning and compasion for the students. My student was yelled at, used to wash staff vehicles and critized by staff. I guestion if any of these teachers have had any training in dealing with special needs students. When we asked for meeting with the staff, more time was spent covering for each other, then getting to the root of the problem.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2007

This type of school needs to be in every school district!What a miracle they did with my son!
—Submitted by sal trevino, a parent


Posted July 18, 2007

I can only say great things about this school! If it were not for the Principal, Teachers & all the staff there my Grand daughter would not have graduated on time, period! After starting there she got with the program & did very well. There was quite a bit more attention to every student there from the staff & a more positive thought process given to the students. They are not treated like a number & a desk here, they are valuable kids who need a little help & a positive & helpful school staff to help them see their way thru! There should be more schools like this one for all children. This is the way of the future where kids learn in a better way & come out stronger to begin their journey thru life. Parent involvement is encouraged & welcomed here, all the staff are great people too! Thanks!
—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 57% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
25%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
18%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

28 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
32%
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 60% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
5%

2009

 
 
13%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
6%

2010

 
 
6%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
41%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 67% 45%
Hispanic 25% 41%
Black 5% 6%
American Indian or Alaska Native N/A 6%
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 68%N/A51%
English language learners 2%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
English 75% 12%
Vietnamese 25% 1%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 11N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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7565 W. Peoria Avenue
Suite A
Peoria, AZ 85381
Website: Click here
Phone: (623) 412-5475

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