Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation's student population of 368 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Motto
Together, Each Achieves More (T.E.A.M.)
Average Class Size
23 students
School Rankings
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1489 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
94%
49%
Black
4%
6%
White
1%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation's ranking?
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation is ranked #1489 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation often compared to?
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundationis often viewed alongside schools like Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School, Estrella Middle School College And Career Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation?
368 students attend Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation?
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation offer ?
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation part of?
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation is part of Pioneer Preparatory School (90140) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation located?
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 64 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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