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#1262 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory
Elementary School · Griffin Foundation Inc. the (79500) · Tucson, AZ
A Griffin Foundation Inc. the (79500) charter elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1844 S ALVERNON WAY, Tucson, AZ 85711
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), 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
$52,358
Median home value
$248,600
Median rent
$1,001/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
48.1%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85711; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Academy TucsonPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 3–12 | 0.5 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Roberts NaylorEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Tucson Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–11 | 0.7 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Lineweaver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 526 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Griffin Foundation Inc. the (79500)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,331NCES 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.
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory is listed in Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Griffin Foundation Inc. the (79500), serving approximately 66 students in grades Kindergarten-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,262 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory
What grades does Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory serve?
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory?
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
How does Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory rank in AZ?
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory ranks #1,262 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory a charter school?
Yes, Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.3%
- Phone
- (520) 790-8400
- Area population (ZIP 85711)
- 41,201
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 85711; 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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