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Mingus Springs Charter School
Elementary School · Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) · Chino Valley, AZ
A charter elementary school in Chino Valley, AZ where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3600 SUNSET DR, Chino Valley, AZ 86323
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Mingus Springs Charter School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 Mingus Springs 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average548/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chino Valley), 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
$62,815
Median home value
$349,900
Median rent
$1,167/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 3–5 | 3.1 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Territorial Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–2 | 3.6 mi | 619 | 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.
Mingus Springs Charter School (4493)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,353NCES 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.
Mingus Springs Charter School is listed in Mingus Springs Charter School (4493); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mingus Springs Charter School
Mingus Springs Charter School is a public elementary school in Chino Valley, AZ, part of Mingus Springs Charter School (4493), serving approximately 145 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,404 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mingus Springs Charter School
What grades does Mingus Springs Charter School serve?
Mingus Springs Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mingus Springs Charter School?
Mingus Springs Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
How does Mingus Springs Charter School rank in AZ?
Mingus Springs Charter School ranks #1,404 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Mingus Springs Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mingus Springs Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Mingus Springs Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mingus Springs Charter School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mingus Springs Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Mingus Springs Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mingus Springs Charter School a Title I school?
No, Mingus Springs Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 145
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Yavapai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (928) 636-4766
- Area population (ZIP 86323)
- 19,297
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 51.6
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 86323; 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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