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Vector Prep and Arts Academy
Elementary School · Vector School District Inc. (90317) · Chandler, AZ
A charter elementary school in Chandler, AZ where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2020 N. Arizona Ave. STE 62, Chandler, AZ 85225
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Vector Prep and Arts Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 Vector Prep and Arts Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), 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
$86,036
Median home value
$386,800
Median rent
$1,662/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Language SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.7 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Primavera - OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 6,820 | Compare → |
| Sirrine Montessori CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Great Hearts Academies - Archway ChandlerCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 529 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Vector School District Inc. (90317)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,332NCES 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.
Vector Prep and Arts Academy is listed in Vector School District Inc. (90317); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vector Prep and Arts Academy
Vector Prep and Arts Academy is a public elementary school in Chandler, AZ, part of Vector School District Inc. (90317), serving approximately 241 students in grades Kindergarten-6th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,892 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vector Prep and Arts Academy
What grades does Vector Prep and Arts Academy serve?
Vector Prep and Arts Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Vector Prep and Arts Academy?
Vector Prep and Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
How does Vector Prep and Arts Academy rank in AZ?
Vector Prep and Arts Academy ranks #1,892 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Vector Prep and Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Vector Prep and Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Vector Prep and Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vector Prep and Arts Academy has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vector Prep and Arts Academy a charter school?
Yes, Vector Prep and Arts Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vector Prep and Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, Vector Prep and Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.0%
- Phone
- (877) 225-2118
- Area population (ZIP 85225)
- 73,316
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 85225; 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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