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#1370 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Acorn Montessori Charter School
Middle School · Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) · Prescott Valley, AZ
A charter middle school in Prescott Valley, AZ where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8556 E LOOS DR, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Acorn Montessori Charter School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Acorn Montessori Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,008/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prescott Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,263
Median home value
$363,700
Median rent
$1,432/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86314; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glassford Hill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–8 | 1.7 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Prescott Valley SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Bradshaw Mountain Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 61 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Acorn Montessori Charter School is listed in Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Acorn Montessori Charter School
Acorn Montessori Charter School is a public middle school in Prescott Valley, AZ, part of Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437), serving approximately 278 students in grades 2nd-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,370 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Acorn Montessori Charter School
What grades does Acorn Montessori Charter School serve?
Acorn Montessori Charter School serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend Acorn Montessori Charter School?
Acorn Montessori Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
How does Acorn Montessori Charter School rank in AZ?
Acorn Montessori Charter School ranks #1,370 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Acorn Montessori Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Acorn Montessori Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Acorn Montessori Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Acorn Montessori Charter School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Acorn Montessori Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Acorn Montessori Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Acorn Montessori Charter School a Title I school?
No, Acorn Montessori Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Yavapai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (928) 775-0238
- Area population (ZIP 86314)
- 40,109
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 86314; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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