Very Good
#460 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 23% in state
The Grande Innovation
Elementary School · The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) · Casa Grande, AZ
A charter elementary school in Casa Grande, AZ where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
950 N PEART RD, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at The Grande Innovation score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 31% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where The Grande Innovation 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,949/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Casa Grande), 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
$64,243
Median home value
$242,500
Median rent
$1,289/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Mesquite Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Center for Online and Innovative LearningEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Cgesd Online Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 107 | 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.
The Grande Innovation Academy (92978)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,521NCES 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.
The Grande Innovation is listed in The Grande Innovation Academy (92978); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Grande Innovation
The Grande Innovation is a public elementary school in Casa Grande, AZ, part of The Grande Innovation Academy (92978), serving approximately 828 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #460 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Grande Innovation
What grades does The Grande Innovation serve?
The Grande Innovation serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Grande Innovation?
The Grande Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 828 students.
How does The Grande Innovation rank in AZ?
The Grande Innovation ranks #460 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is The Grande Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?
The Grande Innovation 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 The Grande Innovation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Grande Innovation has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is The Grande Innovation a charter school?
Yes, The Grande Innovation is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Grande Innovation a Title I school?
No, The Grande Innovation is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 828
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (520) 381-2360
- Area population (ZIP 85122)
- 58,328
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 85122; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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