Excellent
#217 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 11% in state
Destiny School
Elementary School · Destiny School Inc. (6258) · Globe, AZ
A charter elementary school in Globe, AZ where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
798 E PRICKLY PEAR DR, Globe, AZ 85501
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Destiny School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 Destiny 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,260/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Globe), 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
$65,933
Median home value
$166,400
Median rent
$934/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Rim Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 745 | Compare → |
| Tiger Knowledge Online (tko)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–3 | 4.1 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Lee Kornegay Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 3–6 | 4.1 mi | 263 | 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.
Destiny School Inc. (6258)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,497NCES 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.
Destiny School is listed in Destiny School Inc. (6258); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Destiny School
Destiny School is a public elementary school in Globe, AZ, part of Destiny School Inc. (6258), serving approximately 365 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #217 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Destiny School
What grades does Destiny School serve?
Destiny School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Destiny School?
Destiny School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
How does Destiny School rank in AZ?
Destiny School ranks #217 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Destiny School's MySchoolScout rating?
Destiny School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Destiny School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Destiny School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Destiny School a charter school?
Yes, Destiny School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Destiny School a Title I school?
No, Destiny School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 365
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Gila County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (928) 425-0925
- Area population (ZIP 85501)
- 12,353
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 85501; 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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