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#79 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 4% in state

Territorial Early Childhood Center

Elementary School · Chino Valley Unified District (4474) · Chino Valley, AZ

A Chino Valley Unified District (4474) elementary school where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1088 MAHAN LN, Chino Valley, AZ 86323

  • Math 70% proficient (2012)
  • Reading 81% proficient (2012)
  • 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+4.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2012
TrendImproving
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70% (2012 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81% (2012 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency76% (2012 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2012 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+43.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.6:1
District spending per student$10,728
Chronic Absenteeism42.2%

Students at Territorial Early Childhood Center score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2012 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency70%(2012 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2012 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency81%(2012 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2012 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 11 points since 2009, reaching 76% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).

Show all 4 years by subject
2009
Math
61%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)

Based on 8 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Territorial Early Childhood Center 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mingus Springs Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–83.6 mi145Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Chino Valley Unified District (4474)

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$10,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Territorial Early Childhood Center is listed in Chino Valley Unified District (4474); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Territorial Early Childhood Center

Territorial Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Chino Valley, AZ, part of Chino Valley Unified District (4474), serving approximately 619 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Territorial Early Childhood Center

What grades does Territorial Early Childhood Center serve?

Territorial Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Territorial Early Childhood Center?

Territorial Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Territorial Early Childhood Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Territorial Early Childhood Center is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Territorial Early Childhood Center rank in AZ?

Territorial Early Childhood Center ranks #79 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Territorial Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Territorial Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Territorial Early Childhood Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Territorial Early Childhood Center has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).

Is Territorial Early Childhood Center a charter school?

No, Territorial Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Territorial Early Childhood Center a Title I school?

No, Territorial Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
619
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Yavapai County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.2%
Area population (ZIP 86323)
19,297
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
51.6
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2012 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, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24

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