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#765 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 38% in state
Avalon Elementary
Elementary School · Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214) · Apache Junction, AZ
An Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214) charter elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1045 S SAN MARCOS DR, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Avalon Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,948/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Apache Junction), 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
$53,921
Median home value
$162,900
Median rent
$958/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arches AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Brinton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Four Peaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–6 | 1.9 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Sousa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 2.6 mi | 374 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,395NCES 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.
Avalon Elementary is listed in Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Avalon Elementary
Avalon Elementary is a public elementary school in Apache Junction, AZ, part of Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214), serving approximately 298 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #765 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Avalon Elementary
What grades does Avalon Elementary serve?
Avalon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Avalon Elementary?
Avalon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
How does Avalon Elementary rank in AZ?
Avalon Elementary ranks #765 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Avalon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Avalon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Avalon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Avalon Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Avalon Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Avalon Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Avalon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Avalon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 298
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (480) 671-4585
- Area population (ZIP 85120)
- 29,308
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 57.5
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 85120; 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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