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#1447 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10

School · Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) · Mesa, AZ

An Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) charter school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1460 S HORNE, Mesa, AZ 85204

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2022)

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$8,858
Chronic Absenteeism35.9%

Students at Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 24 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat 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

$69,474

Median home value

$296,000

Median rent

$1,426/mo

College educated

19.6%

Homeownership

57.9%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Great Hearts Academies - RooseveltCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–91.7 mi862Compare →
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.9K–12Not available1,713Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329)

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$8,858NCES 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.

Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 is listed in Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10

Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 is a public school in Mesa, AZ, part of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329), serving approximately 587 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,447 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10

What grades does Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 serve?

Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10?

Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 has an enrollment of approximately 587 students.

How does Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 rank in AZ?

Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 ranks #1,447 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10's MySchoolScout rating?

Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 a charter school?

Yes, Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 a Title I school?

No, Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
587
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.9%
Area population (ZIP 85204)
65,018
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
33.4
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 85204; 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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