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Pinnacle Pointe Academy

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Summary

Pinnacle Pointe Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Glendale, Arizona, with a student population of 136. The school is part of the Pointe Schools District, which is ranked 266 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pinnacle Pointe Academy has a higher percentage of White students (66.91%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of Hispanic (16.18%) and African American (5.15%) students. The school's academic performance has shown a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a high of 178 out of 1,106 Arizona elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 559 out of 1,245 in 2022-2023. Its performance on state assessments is also mixed, with some grades and subjects performing above the state and district averages, while others are below. However, Pinnacle Pointe Academy has performed well in serving its special education population, ranking 148 out of 820 Arizona elementary schools in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Inspiration Mountain School, Sierra Verde STEAM Academy, and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale, Pinnacle Pointe Academy generally underperforms. The school's performance has also been somewhat inconsistent over the years, with its statewide ranking and academic proficiency rates fluctuating. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic excellence, and there may be opportunities for improvement and further investigation, particularly in addressing potential equity and access issues related to the school's racial makeup.

136
Students ?
n/a
Student/teacher ratio ?
32.6%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 6753 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
       Glendale, AZ  85310-5301

(623) 537-3535

District: Pointe Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.9%
Hispanic:
16.2%
Two or more races:
11.8%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 85th percentile in 2016 → 63rd in 2023
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped from its 85th-percentile peak (2016) to 63rd (2023)
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?
This school37%
District avg31%
Arizona avg39%
Not ranked this year
Pinnacle Pointe Academy did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Elementary school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202349.5559 of 124555.1%★★★☆☆
202158.4453 of 122663.1%★★★☆☆
201977.3237 of 103977.2%★★★★☆
201872.9298 of 110973.1%★★★★☆
201783.6178 of 110683.9%★★★★☆
201683.9167 of 107984.5%★★★★☆
201578.3186 of 95580.5%★★★★☆
201476.9243 of 107977.5%★★★★☆
201354.3532 of 115854.1%★★★☆☆
201276.4250 of 114178.1%★★★★☆
201185.6122 of 107588.7%★★★★☆
201083.5160 of 109085.3%★★★★☆
200985.6117 of 106289.0%★★★★☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202143.2420 of 89553.1%★★★☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202351.0518 of 121957.5%★★★☆☆
202246.6452 of 82445.1%★★☆☆☆
202158.4440 of 121963.9%★★★☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202362.1369 of 117068.5%★★★☆☆
202184.4104 of 119891.3%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202292.121 of 61896.6%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202359.6433 of 121664.4%★★★☆☆
202270.6203 of 83075.5%★★★★☆
202161.9408 of 122066.6%★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202163.3282 of 102772.5%★★★★☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202368.7148 of 82082.0%★★★★☆
202273.843 of 14570.3%★★★★☆
202122.81150 of 12014.2%☆☆☆☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202333.4707 of 102431.0%★★☆☆☆
202243.1472 of 80041.0%★★☆☆☆
202138.0751 of 116135.3%★★☆☆☆
201862.6283 of 72060.7%★★★☆☆
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202352.7317 of 85462.9%★★★☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202267.6132 of 49473.3%★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202283.139 of 36989.4%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202376.0142 of 81082.5%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202315.8623 of 6757.7%☆☆☆☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Elementary school
Low Socio Economic Status (2022)97th percentile
Special Education (2023)82nd percentile+27 vs school
Multi-racial (2021)73rd percentile+9 vs school
Hispanic (2023)68th percentile+13 vs school
Male (2023)64th percentile+9 vs school
Female (2023)58th percentile~ school
African American (2021)53rd percentile-10 vs school
White (2023)31st percentile-24 vs school
Middle school
Low Socio Economic Status (2022)89th percentile
Male (2023)82nd percentile+20 vs school
Female (2022)73rd percentile
White (2023)8th percentile-55 vs school
By subject vs Arizona (2022-2023) ?
Science47%+13 vs state
English Language Arts41%~ state avg
Mathematics29%-8 vs state

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What people are saying
by a parent
Friday, December 4, 2020

Open Quote This charter school is way above what I saw when helping out my grandkids in the public school in Deer Valley.
My daughter switched to this school early on when all schools were virtual. This school actually did virtual well in comparison. However when it went to in person there was a dramatic difference from when they had in person last year in DV. The principal and teachers truly care, and communicate regularly with the parents with in depth understanding of what the child does well as well as what they need to work on.
They are responsive to individual needs, and went out of their way to welcome new kids. They also teach math in a much more understandable way. I still don't know what objective the DV school system was hoping to achieve with how they were teaching math.
This school also keeps class sizes down. The teachers really get to know each kid. My daughter shares the emails the teacher send out and it is obvious just how much caring and understanding of each grandchild they have.
If your kid or grandchild is struggling with virtual school or in person school you owe it to yourself to check this school out. The principal always welcome visitors to the school.
I am actually a grandparent but the drop down for I am a . . . doesn't use that so I put parent because I do help out my grandkids since school is so important. Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, December 4, 2020

Open Quote If you aren't 100 happy with public education, or if you are looking for small class sizes to keep your children even safer, I strongly recommend Pinnacle Point Academy! As a former teacher, and as a grandma to two first grade twins, the education offered at this charter school is phenomenal in comparison compared to what they were getting in public school. The principal and teachers truly care, and communicate often and regularly. They are responsive to individual needs, and went out of their way to welcome both new kids and concerned parents during a pandemic. The individual attention, the small class size and their ability to teach young children during COVID has been remarkable. I would highly recommend this school to anyone concerned about their child's education! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, December 30, 2017

Open Quote 2016-2017 District Administration was found to be in violation by the United States Department of Civil Rights for retaliation of a students disability. The Arizona board of Education found them to be in non compliance and they many violations including teachers that were not certified through the Arizona board. Students Math and English proficiency scores are low and under average. Check out their history of poor and negative reviews regarding administration and teacher turnover before enrolling your children. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Open Quote This is my son's second year at Pinnacle Pointe and I have yet to encounter any problems. My child did not attend pre-school so I was slightly concerned as to how he would "catch up." He now is a fluid reader and writer and his math comprehension is great! He has had highly qualified teachers and it shows.

I teach in the public school system and I would say that the education that my son is receiving at Pinnacle Pointe is comparable, if not better.

My only concern would be the turnover, however, I can say first hand that this happens in public, non-charter schools as well. Teacher and student turn-over is unfortunately common in Arizona.

Overall, this has been a positive place for my son to be. Close Quote




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In the 2022-23 school year, 136 students attended Pinnacle Pointe Academy.

Students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy are 67% White, 16% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 5% African American.


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