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#455 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 23% in state

Young Scholars Academy

Elementary School · Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385)

1501 E VALENCIA RD, Bullhead City, AZ 86426

Charter

Enrollment

410

Score

7.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#455 of 2,006

In Bullhead City

#4 of 12

public schools

Academic performance

9.0 / 10

Excellent

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Young Scholars Academy

7.7/10

Elementary School in Bullhead City · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Camp Mohave Elementary School

7.5/10

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3.1/10

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About Young Scholars Academy

Young Scholars Academy is a public elementary school in Bullhead City, AZ, part of Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385). Young Scholars Academy serves approximately 410 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th. Young Scholars Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #455 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Young Scholars Academy show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.3 pts above AZ schools
  • This school 7.7 · Very Good
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Young Scholars Academy is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+25.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Per-Pupil Spending$9,134
Chronic Absenteeism3.9%

Young Scholars Academy — Students at Young Scholars Academy score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 55.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 64.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
75%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
58%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.

How Young Scholars Academy Compares

See how Young Scholars Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.7/10
77th percentile in AZ
Academic
9.0/10
Excellent
Growth
6.8/10
Average
Environment
8.0/10
Excellent

Location

1501 E VALENCIA RD, Bullhead City, AZ 86426

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Young Scholars Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mohave Accelerated Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 5.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East (rated 8.5/10, 9.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Camp Mohave Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Fort Mohave), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Bullhead City, see our Bullhead City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 9.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Camp Mohave Elementary School Fort Mohave 0.5 mi 7.5
Fort Mohave Elementary School Fort Mohave 2.6 mi 3.1
Desert Star Academy Fort Mohave 3.0 mi 7.4
Academy of Building Industries Fort Mohave 3.5 mi 6.5
Fox Creek Jr High School Bullhead City 3.5 mi 4.0
Diamondback Elementary School Bullhead City 4.5 mi 4.3
Desert Valley School Bullhead City 4.8 mi 6.0
Mohave High School Bullhead City 5.0 mi 6.2
WAVE - Mohave High School Kingman 5.0 mi
Mohave Accelerated Learning Center Bullhead City 5.0 mi 8.5
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School Bullhead City 5.0 mi 8.8
Coyote Canyon School Bullhead City 5.1 mi 3.3
Bullhead City Middle School Bullhead City 5.1 mi 4.5
Mohave Valley Junior High School Mohave Valley 5.2 mi 4.9
Bennett William G ES Laughlin 8.0 mi 5.8
Mohave Valley Connections Academy Mohave Valley 8.5 mi 3.1
Laughlin J-SHS Laughlin 9.0 mi 4.4
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East Bullhead City 9.1 mi 8.5
Sunrise Elementary Bullhead City 9.1 mi 3.8
River Valley High School Mohave Valley 9.7 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 86426 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,186

Median Home Value

$274,100

Median Rent

$968/mo

Population

15,520

College Educated

9.9%

Homeownership

85.8%

Avg Commute

23.4 min

Poverty Rate

14.4%

Median Age

59.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Young Scholars Academy

What grades does Young Scholars Academy serve?

Young Scholars Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Young Scholars Academy?

Young Scholars Academy has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.

How does Young Scholars Academy rank in AZ?

Young Scholars Academy ranks #455 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Young Scholars Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Young Scholars Academy 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 Young Scholars Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Young Scholars Academy has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Young Scholars Academy a charter school?

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

Is Young Scholars Academy a Title I school?

No, Young Scholars Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
46 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
45 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
410
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Mohave County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.9%

District

Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385)
District Enrollment
410
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,134
District Rank
#1 of 1

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