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Pioneer Preparatory School

Charter | K-8 | 550 students

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Situated in an inner city neighborhood. The median home value is $42,900. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $740.

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Posted February 29, 2012

Mixed reviews on this school. This first year my child was here, I loved it. It is a beautiful school, although I don't know about the reviewer who walks the halls once a month, because parents are not allowed past the front desk at all. Must be a TFA staff member. Child's teacher was awesome and patient. My child enjoyed the themes of the Core Knowledge curriculum. Then came the next year, and a teacher who decided 2 weeks into the year that my child needed to be in Special Education. I did not agree with this and communication with the teacher was difficult, email and calls not returned. I ended up taking my child out. of the school. Child was eventually diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, but actually working above grade level. ADD is not the same as Special Ed, and legally teachers are not supposed to be the ones diagnosing anyway. As a side note, I met a woman at a community who had a relative in the same class with the same teacher, and had the exact same situation. I really liked the school, and might return my child next year, but hope staff is trained that teachers are not in the position to diagnosed students, that is the what a psychologist does.
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Posted November 15, 2011

I visit this school once a month and walk the hallways and see how detailed all the teachers are here. I can say that they take PRIDE in teaching and this is a reflection on the Principal. Mr. Tony Best really takes the time to interact with the kids and makes sure they are focused. All the charts and motivating statements on the hallway walls are so encouraging, it just makes you feel so good and proud that this school has it right. If I was a child I would love this school and the staff here. Learning looks fun here. Great job to all the teachers and staff and the Principal for bring back the pride of learning.


Posted November 3, 2011

Great Facility, Great Teachers, Great Staff. They are instilling values and knowledge into the children everyday. You can't go wrong by sending your child here.


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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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

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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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
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 62% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
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 57% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a
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 "Underperforming".
  • This school did not receive a designation in 2009-2010.
  • This school did not receive a designation in 2008-2009.

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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Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff German
Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
Clubs
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Yes
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • German
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Tony Best
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
Gender
  • Coed
Special schedule
  • Extended/longer school day
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (623) 252-0022

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Core knowledge
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • Yes

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • German
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Remediation
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
Girls sports
  • Cheerleading
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Dance

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
More from this school
  • Pioneer Preparatory School focuses on the implementation of Core Knowledge, uses a strong character education program, and involves the community by educating parents after school.
School leaders can update this information here.

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6510 W. Clarendon Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85033
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Phone: (623) 933-3733

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