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#797 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 40% in state
Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy
Elementary School · Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379)
8840 N 43RD AVE, Glendale, AZ 85302
Enrollment
350
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
350
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Arizona schools
#797 of 2,006
In Glendale
#29 of 82
public schools
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy
Elementary School in Glendale · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy
Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy is a public elementary school in Glendale, AZ, part of Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379). Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy serves approximately 350 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th. Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #797 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
Structured state assessment records for Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
- This school 6.8 · Average
- AZ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
48% of students at Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy — Students at Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 16 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy Compares
See how Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Location
8840 N 43RD AVE, Glendale, AZ 85302
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Abraham Lincoln Traditional School (rated 8.2/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Phoenix), which scores notably higher. Another option is Arroyo Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, CASA Academy (rated 6.7/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Phoenix), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Glendale, see our Glendale schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon School Glendale | 0.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Manzanita Elementary School Phoenix | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Sunset School Glendale | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy Glendale | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Glendale Union Online Glendale | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Apollo High School Glendale | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Cactus Wren Elementary School Phoenix | 0.8 mi | 4.0 |
| West-MEC - Apollo High School Glendale | 0.9 mi | — |
| Ombudsman - Charter Metro Glendale | 1.0 mi | 3.4 |
| Roadrunner Elementary School Phoenix | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Abraham Lincoln Traditional School Phoenix | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Imagine Cortez Park Middle Phoenix | 1.1 mi | 4.6 |
| Imagine Cortez Park Elementary Phoenix | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Palo Verde Middle School Phoenix | 1.4 mi | 5.0 |
| CASA Academy Phoenix | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Heritage School Glendale | 1.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Arroyo Elementary School Glendale | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
| ACCEL Phoenix | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Glendale American School Glendale | 1.5 mi | 4.9 |
| Intelli-School - Metro Center Phoenix | 1.6 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 85302 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,516
Median Home Value
$326,600
Median Rent
$1,241/mo
Population
40,329
College Educated
19.7%
Homeownership
51.6%
Avg Commute
30.2 min
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Median Age
36.6
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| Alice Byrne Elementary School Yuma, AZ | 6.8 |
| Cragin Elementary School Tucson, AZ | 6.8 |
| Desert Sun Academy Cave Creek, AZ | 6.8 |
| Echo Canyon K-8 Scottsdale, AZ | 6.8 |
| Gadsden Elementary School San Luis, AZ | 6.8 |
| Joe Carlson Elementary School Douglas, AZ | 6.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy
What grades does Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy serve?
Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy?
Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
How does Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy rank in AZ?
Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy ranks #797 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy a charter school?
Yes, Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy a Title I school?
No, Ethos Academy- a Challenge Foundation Academy is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.7%
- Phone
- (623) 249-3211
Resources & Links
District
Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379)- District Enrollment
- 350
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,565
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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