Palo Verde Middle School vs Pensar Academy
Pensar Academy has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 6.3/10. Palo Verde Middle School is significantly larger with 801 students, about 3.8× the size of Pensar Academy (210). In math proficiency, Pensar Academy leads at 29.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Palo Verde Middle School
Phoenix, AZ
6.3/10
Middle School7th – 8th
801 students
Pensar Academy
Litchfield Park, AZ
7.5/10
Middle School4th – 8thCharter
210 students
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| Metric | Palo Verde Middle School | Pensar Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.3 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.2 | 6.9 |
| Growth Score | 8.3 | 9.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 6.1 | 4.9 |
| State Rank | #1,086 of 2,019 | #505 of 2,019 |
| State Percentile | 46th | 75th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Palo Verde Middle School | Pensar Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 26.0% | 29.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 24.0% | 31.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Palo Verde Middle School | Pensar Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 4th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 801 | 210 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Washington Elementary School District (4260) | Pensar Academy (92972) |
| City | Phoenix | Litchfield Park |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Phoenix (85051) | Litchfield Park (85340) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,665 | $117,193 |
| Median Home Value | $288,300 | $499,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,256 | $1,924 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 19.8% | 37.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% | 9.1% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 28 min |