Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Public, Charter K-8

 6753 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
       Glendale, AZ  85310-5301


(623) 537-3535

District: Pointe Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
559th of 1,245 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,123 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  136

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.9%
Hispanic:
16.2%
Two or more races:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.6% Help


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Compare Details Pinnacle Pointe Academy ranks better than 55.1% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.52. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pinnacle Pointe Academy ranks better than 62.9% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.9%), Hispanic (16.2%), two or more races (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinnacle Pointe Academy is $10,123.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pinnacle Pointe Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinnacle Pointe Academy 559th of 1245 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Pinnacle Pointe Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pinnacle Pointe Academy 317th of 854 Arizona public middle schools. (See Pinnacle Pointe Academy in the ranking list.)

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Pointe Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pointe Schools 266th of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pinnacle Pointe Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 85.57 117th 1062 89.0%
2010 83.46 160th 1090 85.3%
2011 85.56 122nd 1075 88.7%
2012 76.39 250th 1141 78.1%
2013 54.35 532nd 1158 54.1%
2014 76.88 243rd 1079 77.5%
2015 78.34 186th 955 80.5%
2016 83.86 167th 1079 84.5%
2017 83.64 178th 1106 83.9%
2018 72.90 298th 1109 73.1%
2019 77.28 237th 1039 77.2%
2021 58.43 453rd 1226 63.1%
2023 49.52 559th 1245 55.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.30 282nd 1027 72.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.78 1150th 1201 4.2%
2022 73.85 43rd 145 70.3%
2023 68.73 148th 820 82.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.09 21st 618 96.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.39 440th 1219 63.9%
2022 46.61 452nd 824 45.1%
2023 51.03 518th 1219 57.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.94 408th 1220 66.6%
2022 70.61 203rd 830 75.5%
2023 59.55 433rd 1216 64.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.22 420th 895 53.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.39 104th 1198 91.3%
2023 62.07 369th 1170 68.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.63 283rd 720 60.7%
2021 38.01 751st 1161 35.3%
2022 43.07 472nd 800 41.0%
2023 33.43 707th 1024 31.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pinnacle Pointe Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.68 317th 854 62.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.09 39th 369 89.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.58 132nd 494 73.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.02 142nd 810 82.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.83 623rd 675 7.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
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



Enrollment information for Pinnacle Pointe Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 56 2 1 3 10 n/a n/a 0 72
2003 56 2 1 3 10 n/a n/a 0 72
2004 193 4 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 204
2005 198 9 11 11 1 n/a n/a 0 230
2006 190 16 18 12 1 n/a n/a 0 237
2007 183 14 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2008 189 18 21 12 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2009 133 11 23 5 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2010 178 8 28 9 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2011 215 10 19 19 0 4 5 0 272
2012 220 10 14 34 1 0 10 0 289
2013 270 3 15 45 1 1 17 0 352
2014 278 1 10 45 0 1 15 0 350
2015 242 2 9 45 1 1 14 0 314
2016 188 2 9 44 0 1 16 0 260
2017 172 1 8 45 0 1 12 0 239
2018 83 1 5 23 0 1 13 0 126
2019 74 2 2 14 0 0 11 0 103
2020 74 4 0 13 0 0 13 0 104
2021 59 6 1 12 0 0 14 0 92
2022 80 4 1 19 0 0 18 0 122
2023 91 7 0 22 0 0 16 0 136

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pinnacle Pointe Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 72 n/a n/a n/a
2003 72 n/a n/a n/a
2004 204 n/a n/a n/a
2005 230 n/a n/a n/a
2006 237 n/a n/a n/a
2007 226 n/a n/a 7.1
2008 240 n/a n/a 12.9
2009 172 n/a n/a 22.7
2010 223 n/a n/a 17.9
2011 272 n/a n/a 7
2012 289 n/a n/a 17.3
2013 352 n/a n/a 22.7
2014 350 n/a n/a 22.3
2015 314 n/a n/a n/a
2016 260 n/a n/a 13.5
2017 239 n/a n/a 32.6
2018 126 n/a n/a n/a
2019 103 n/a n/a n/a
2020 104 n/a n/a n/a
2021 92 n/a n/a n/a
2022 122 n/a n/a n/a
2023 136 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pinnacle Pointe Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 72 n/a n/a n/a
2003 72 n/a n/a n/a
2004 204 n/a n/a n/a
2005 230 n/a n/a n/a
2006 237 n/a n/a n/a
2007 226 n/a n/a 7.1
2008 240 n/a n/a 12.9
2009 172 n/a n/a 22.7
2010 223 n/a n/a 17.9
2011 272 n/a n/a 7
2012 289 n/a n/a 17.3
2013 352 n/a n/a 22.7
2014 350 n/a n/a 22.3
2015 314 n/a n/a n/a
2016 260 n/a n/a 13.5
2017 239 n/a n/a 32.6
2018 126 n/a n/a n/a
2019 103 n/a n/a n/a
2020 104 n/a n/a n/a
2021 92 n/a n/a n/a
2022 122 n/a n/a n/a
2023 136 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pinnacle Pointe Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $520 (2.8%) $00 (0.0%) $1,040 (5.6%) $9,774 (52.2%) $8,415 (45.0%) $18,189 (97.2%) $18,709
2020 $230 (2.3%) $72 (0.7%) $533 (5.3%) $7,614 (75.6%) $2,153 (21.4%) $9,767 (97.0%) $10,070
2021 $2,487 (20.0%) $476 (3.8%) $5,450 (43.9%) $7,228 (58.2%) $2,228 (17.9%) $9,455 (76.1%) $12,418
2022 $232 (2.3%) $251 (2.5%) $714 (7.1%) $7,736 (76.4%) $1,904 (18.8%) $9,640 (95.2%) $10,123

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinnacle Pointe Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 237th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 559th of 1245 Elementary schools
 22.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students103136
 32%
African American27
 250%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1422
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White7491
 23%
Two or More Races1116
 45.5%


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Pinnacle Pointe Academy ranks 559th of 1245 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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