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#1478 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School
Elementary School · Ball Charter Schools (dobson) (79204) · Chandler, AZ
A charter elementary school in Chandler, AZ where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2207 N DOBSON RD, Chandler, AZ 85224
- Math 44% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School score 42% 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 7 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 89Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomeroy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 584 | Compare → |
| Desert Sun Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| John M Andersen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Chandler Traditional Academy - GoodmanEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 591 | 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.
Ball Charter Schools (dobson) (79204)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,766NCES 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.
Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School is listed in Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School
Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School is a public elementary school in Chandler, AZ, part of Ball Charter Schools (dobson) (79204), serving approximately 395 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,478 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School
What grades does Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School serve?
Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School?
Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
How does Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School rank in AZ?
Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School ranks #1,478 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School a Title I school?
No, Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 395
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (480) 855-6325
- 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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