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#676 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 34% in state

Masada Charter School

School · Masada Charter School Inc. (79499) · Colorado City, AZ

A charter school in Colorado City, AZ where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

PO BOX 2277, Colorado City, AZ 86021

  • Math 74% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 76% proficient (2022)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+48.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$9,837
Chronic Absenteeism24%

Students at Masada Charter School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency76%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2022
Math
74%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Masada 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,229/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado City), 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

$75,781

Median home value

$239,400

Median rent

$1,397/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

67.6%

Poverty rate

18.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Masada Charter School Inc. (79499)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$9,837NCES 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.

Masada Charter School is listed in Masada Charter School Inc. (79499); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Masada Charter School

Masada Charter School is a public school in Colorado City, AZ, part of Masada Charter School Inc. (79499), serving approximately 509 students in grades Kindergarten-9th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #676 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Masada Charter School

What grades does Masada Charter School serve?

Masada Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.

How many students attend Masada Charter School?

Masada Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.

How does Masada Charter School rank in AZ?

Masada Charter School ranks #676 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Masada Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Masada Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Masada Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Masada Charter School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Masada Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Masada Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Masada Charter School a Title I school?

No, Masada Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 9th
Enrollment
509
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Mohave County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.0%
Area population (ZIP 86021)
4,619
Area median age
19
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 86021; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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