Excellent
#55 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 3% in state
Bright Beginnings School #1
Elementary School · Bright Beginnings School Inc. (4362) · Chandler, AZ
A charter elementary school in Chandler, AZ where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 N ANDERSEN BLVD, Chandler, AZ 85224
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Bright Beginnings School #1 score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 77% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 91% (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 Bright Beginnings School #1 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), 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
$90,886
Median home value
$391,000
Median rent
$1,785/mo
College educated
40%
Homeownership
53.8%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Howard K Conley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 743 | Compare → |
| Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Card Academy ChandlerPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–11 | 1.1 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Paragon Science AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 608 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bright Beginnings School Inc. (4362)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,437NCES 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.
Bright Beginnings School #1 is listed in Bright Beginnings School Inc. (4362); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bright Beginnings School #1
Bright Beginnings School #1 is a public elementary school in Chandler, AZ, part of Bright Beginnings School Inc. (4362), serving approximately 212 students in grades Kindergarten-6th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bright Beginnings School #1
What grades does Bright Beginnings School #1 serve?
Bright Beginnings School #1 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Bright Beginnings School #1?
Bright Beginnings School #1 has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
How does Bright Beginnings School #1 rank in AZ?
Bright Beginnings School #1 ranks #55 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Bright Beginnings School #1's MySchoolScout rating?
Bright Beginnings School #1 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Bright Beginnings School #1?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bright Beginnings School #1 has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bright Beginnings School #1 a charter school?
Yes, Bright Beginnings School #1 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bright Beginnings School #1 a Title I school?
No, Bright Beginnings School #1 is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (480) 821-1404
- Area population (ZIP 85224)
- 48,304
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
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 85224; 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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