Summary:
Pensar Academy is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 4-8 in Litchfield Park, Arizona. As the only school in the Pensar Academy district, it stands out as a unique educational option in the area, with an enrollment of 210 students.
According to the data, Pensar Academy has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, moving from a 3-star rating in 2022-2023 to a 2-star rating in 2023-2024, and then back up to a 3-star rating in 2024-2025. The school's test scores in 8th grade science and ELA, as well as 6th and 8th grade math, appear to be above the statewide averages, indicating strong academic performance in those areas. However, the 7th grade ELA scores are on par with the state average, and the 8th grade ELA and 7th grade math scores are below the state average. The school's 5.2% dropout rate in 2023-2024 is also noteworthy, as it is higher than the typical middle school dropout rate.
Without data on the school's free/reduced lunch rate and student-teacher ratio, it's difficult to fully assess the school's demographics and resource allocation. These metrics could provide additional insights into the school's performance and challenges. Overall, Pensar Academy appears to be a moderately performing middle school, with some areas of strength in academic achievement but also some areas of concern, such as the dropout rate and inconsistent statewide rankings.
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