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#925 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 46% in state

Pima Partnership Academy

Middle School · Pima Prevention Partnership dba Pima Partnership A (89864)

3130 E BROADWAY BLVD STE 180, Tucson, AZ 85716

Charter

Enrollment

35

Score

6.5

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#925 of 2,006

In Tucson

#102 of 257

public schools

School environment

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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About Pima Partnership Academy

Pima Partnership Academy is a public middle school in Tucson, AZ, part of Pima Prevention Partnership dba Pima Partnership A (89864). Pima Partnership Academy serves approximately 35 students, and covers grades 6th-8th. Pima Partnership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #925 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Pima Partnership Academy show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.9 pts above AZ schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • AZ avg 5.6

What Parents Should Know

At 35 students, Pima Partnership Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Test scores at Pima Partnership 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.

Pima Partnership 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.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Per-Pupil Spending$19,240

Pima Partnership Academy — Students at Pima Partnership Academy score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 14.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 26.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
7.5%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
7.5%
ELA
7.5%
2015
Math
7.5%
ELA
2.5%
2016
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2017
Math
7.5%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
7.5%
ELA
15%

* 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: 8.0/10.

How Pima Partnership Academy Compares

See how Pima Partnership Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.5/10
54th percentile in AZ
Academic
2.7/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
8.0/10
Excellent
Environment
9.6/10
Excellent

Location

3130 E BROADWAY BLVD STE 180, Tucson, AZ 85716

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Pima Partnership Academy may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown (rated 6.5/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Paulo Freire Freedom School - University (rated 4.8/10, 0.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Tucson, see our Tucson schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Pima Partnership School The Tucson 0.0 mi 5.7
Pima County JTED - Pima Community College Tucson 0.2 mi
FIRST SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Tucson 0.4 mi 5.4
Alternative Computerized Education (ACE) Charter High School Tucson 0.5 mi 5.5
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University Tucson 0.6 mi 4.8
Mexicayotl Academy Tucson 0.6 mi 6.5
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School Tucson 0.9 mi 6.6
Davis Bilingual Magnet School Tucson 0.9 mi 8.3
PCJTED - Tucson High School Tucson 1.0 mi
Tucson Magnet High School Tucson 1.0 mi 6.2
City High School Tucson 1.1 mi 7.2
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown Tucson 1.1 mi 6.5
Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program Tucson 1.2 mi 3.0
E C Nash School Tucson 1.3 mi 3.6
INTERMOUNTAIN ACADEMY Tucson 1.2 mi 7.4
ASDB - Tucson Campus Tucson 1.2 mi 6.1
ASDB - ELP Tucson Campus Preschool Tucson 1.2 mi
Helen Keeling Elementary School Tucson 1.4 mi 3.5
Nosotros Academy Tucson 1.3 mi 5.0
Safford K-8 School Tucson 1.5 mi 3.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85716 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$47,009

Median Home Value

$300,900

Median Rent

$1,021/mo

Population

33,447

College Educated

42.2%

Homeownership

38.2%

Avg Commute

20.4 min

Poverty Rate

23.3%

Median Age

38.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pima Partnership Academy

What grades does Pima Partnership Academy serve?

Pima Partnership Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Pima Partnership Academy?

Pima Partnership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

How does Pima Partnership Academy rank in AZ?

Pima Partnership Academy ranks #925 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Pima Partnership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Pima Partnership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Pima Partnership Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pima Partnership Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pima Partnership Academy a charter school?

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

Is Pima Partnership Academy a Title I school?

No, Pima Partnership Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
81 Very Walkable
Transit Score
48 Some Transit
Bike Score
98 Biker’s Paradise

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
35
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Pima County

District

Pima Prevention Partnership dba Pima Partnership A (89864)
District Enrollment
35
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,240
District Rank
#1 of 1

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