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#1924 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Westland School

School · Cholla Academy (5186) · Phoenix, AZ

A Cholla Academy (5186) charter school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4141 N 67TH AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85033

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • <50% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-23.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate<50%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$11,933
Chronic Absenteeism71.3%

Students at Westland School score 15% 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 Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Westland School 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 76Very Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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

$60,749

Median home value

$245,900

Median rent

$1,338/mo

College educated

7.2%

Homeownership

56.7%

Poverty rate

19.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lexington Life Academy - PhoenixPrivate · tuition4.3privateK–120.4 mi276Compare →
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale PrepCharter · enrollment unverified4.4K–122.4 mi1,087Compare →
Pan-american Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.9K–122.6 mi1,170Compare →
Children's Center for Neurodevelopmental StudiesPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–123.4 mi48Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cholla Academy (5186)

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$11,933NCES 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.

Westland School is listed in Cholla Academy (5186); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Westland School

Westland School is a public school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Cholla Academy (5186), serving approximately 195 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,924 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westland School

What grades does Westland School serve?

Westland School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Westland School?

Westland School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.

How does Westland School rank in AZ?

Westland School ranks #1,924 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Westland School's MySchoolScout rating?

Westland School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Westland School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westland School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Westland School a charter school?

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

Is Westland School a Title I school?

No, Westland School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
195
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
71.3%
4-Year Graduation
<50%
Area population (ZIP 85033)
58,234
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
28.6
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 · 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 85033; 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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