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Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain
Elementary School · P.l.c. Charter Schools (6235) · Tolleson, AZ
A P.l.c. Charter Schools (6235) charter elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2504 S 91ST AVE, Tolleson, AZ 85353
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 23% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High10,167/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tolleson), 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
$88,867
Median home value
$344,600
Median rent
$1,626/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Rios ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 649 | Compare → |
| Union Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–2 | 0.9 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Country Place ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 896 | Compare → |
| Sun Canyon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 584 | 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.
P.l.c. Charter Schools (6235)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,709NCES 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.
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain is listed in P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain is a public elementary school in Tolleson, AZ, part of P.l.c. Charter Schools (6235), serving approximately 879 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,922 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain
What grades does Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain serve?
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain?
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain has an enrollment of approximately 879 students.
How does Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain rank in AZ?
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain ranks #1,922 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain's MySchoolScout rating?
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain a charter school?
Yes, Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain a Title I school?
No, Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 879
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.4%
- Phone
- (623) 474-2120
- Area population (ZIP 85353)
- 44,995
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 28.8
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 85353; 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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