Very Good
#457 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 23% in state
Pathfinder Academy
Elementary School · Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) · Mesa, AZ
A charter elementary school in Mesa, AZ where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2906 N BOULDER CANYON, Mesa, AZ 85207
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Pathfinder Academy score 68% 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 6 points since 2019, to 68% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (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).
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Where Pathfinder Academy 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,955/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mesa), 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
$99,439
Median home value
$460,800
Median rent
$1,595/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Sendas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 707 | Compare → |
| Red Mountain Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Falcon Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Sequoia Lehi Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | Not available | 106 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045)
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $7,394NCES 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.
Pathfinder Academy is listed in Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pathfinder Academy
Pathfinder Academy is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045), serving approximately 606 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #457 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pathfinder Academy
What grades does Pathfinder Academy serve?
Pathfinder Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pathfinder Academy?
Pathfinder Academy has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
How does Pathfinder Academy rank in AZ?
Pathfinder Academy ranks #457 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Pathfinder Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pathfinder Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Pathfinder Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pathfinder Academy has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pathfinder Academy a charter school?
Yes, Pathfinder Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pathfinder Academy a Title I school?
No, Pathfinder Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 606
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (480) 986-7071
- Area population (ZIP 85207)
- 50,135
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 85207; 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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