Pathfinder Academy

Public, Charter K-8

 2906 N Boulder Canyon
       Mesa, AZ  85207-1066


(480) 986-7071

District: Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 1,245 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,678 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  600

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.8%
Hispanic:
8.0%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13% Help


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Compare Details Pathfinder Academy ranks better than 95.3% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.21. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pathfinder Academy ranks better than 90.7% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.37. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Pathfinder Academy has the largest elementary school student body size in the Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy School District. Racial makeup is: White (86.8%), Hispanic (8%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pathfinder Academy is $6,678, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pathfinder Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Pathfinder Academy 58th of 1245 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Pathfinder Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Pathfinder Academy 79th of 854 Arizona public middle schools. (See Pathfinder Academy in the ranking list.)

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Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy 72nd of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pathfinder Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pathfinder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 74.60 279th 1062 73.7%
2010 92.94 26th 1090 97.6%
2011 90.69 52nd 1075 95.2%
2012 87.82 63rd 1141 94.5%
2013 92.22 17th 1158 98.5%
2014 86.85 115th 1079 89.3%
2015 94.67 30th 955 96.9%
2016 86.13 140th 1079 87.0%
2017 82.40 187th 1106 83.1%
2018 84.00 168th 1109 84.9%
2019 85.51 128th 1039 87.7%
2021 96.32 33rd 1226 97.3%
2022 87.30 80th 1000 92.0%
2023 94.21 58th 1245 95.3%
See the entire list of Arizona Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Pathfinder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.65 159th 1027 84.5%
2022 90.64 10th 444 97.7%
2023 46.23 348th 617 43.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Pathfinder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.50 67th 1201 94.4%
2023 92.56 20th 820 97.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pathfinder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.41 87th 820 89.4%
2022 77.36 108th 618 82.5%
2023 96.39 12th 1116 98.9%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pathfinder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.87 247th 1023 75.9%
2019 84.64 96th 862 88.9%
2021 96.14 21st 1219 98.3%
2022 82.84 79th 824 90.4%
2023 89.83 89th 1219 92.7%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at Pathfinder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.78 81st 145 44.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pathfinder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.28 120th 1032 88.4%
2019 76.48 172nd 850 79.8%
2021 93.89 50th 1220 95.9%
2022 83.97 81st 830 90.2%
2023 95.75 29th 1216 97.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Pathfinder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.92 4th 1198 99.7%
2022 84.42 73rd 716 89.8%
2023 93.43 40th 1170 96.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Pathfinder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.78 226th 720 68.6%
2019 64.78 183rd 595 69.2%
2021 87.71 58th 1161 95.0%
2022 71.78 164th 800 79.5%
2023 85.33 87th 1024 91.5%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pathfinder Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pathfinder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 74.93 167th 772 78.4%
2013 90.01 36th 787 95.4%
2016 92.09 41st 677 93.9%
2017 90.82 49th 695 92.9%
2018 95.56 21st 711 97.0%
2019 95.15 16th 605 97.4%
2021 87.01 83rd 832 90.0%
2022 73.01 125th 605 79.3%
2023 86.37 79th 854 90.7%
See the entire list of Arizona Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Pathfinder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.62 53rd 650 91.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Pathfinder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.74 127th 789 83.9%
2023 90.22 16th 363 95.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pathfinder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.92 48th 717 93.3%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Pathfinder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.34 21st 624 96.6%
2021 84.22 89th 820 89.1%
2022 59.48 173rd 494 65.0%
2023 85.05 83rd 806 89.7%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Pathfinder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.18 22nd 617 96.4%
2019 95.78 8th 435 98.2%
2021 87.50 73rd 818 91.1%
2022 71.53 96th 476 79.8%
2023 85.11 80th 810 90.1%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Pathfinder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.89 70th 802 91.3%
2022 85.02 39th 392 90.1%
2023 92.68 26th 760 96.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Pathfinder Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.23 20th 436 95.4%
2019 88.68 18th 337 94.7%
2021 72.45 159th 780 79.6%
2022 44.46 268th 446 39.9%
2023 62.79 203rd 675 69.9%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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Enrollment information for Pathfinder Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 61 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2005 71 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2006 63 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2007 52 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2008 62 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2009 74 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2010 82 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2011 82 4 0 6 0 0 0 0 92
2012 91 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 96
2013 97 1 2 5 0 0 0 0 105
2014 103 1 4 5 0 0 0 0 113
2015 171 1 2 15 0 0 3 0 192
2016 232 2 0 19 0 0 4 0 257
2017 291 2 0 29 0 0 5 0 327
2018 336 5 1 41 1 0 10 0 394
2019 333 7 1 40 4 0 10 0 395
2020 334 7 1 38 3 0 13 0 396
2021 344 3 2 38 3 0 20 0 410
2022 486 3 1 50 4 0 19 0 563
2023 521 3 1 48 4 0 23 0 600

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

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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 Pathfinder Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 68 n/a n/a 7.4
2005 79 n/a n/a 8.9
2006 64 n/a n/a n/a
2007 56 n/a n/a 5.4
2008 66 n/a n/a n/a
2009 82 n/a n/a n/a
2010 89 n/a n/a 48.3
2011 92 n/a n/a 3.3
2012 96 n/a n/a 18.8
2013 105 n/a n/a 25.7
2014 113 n/a n/a 26.5
2015 192 n/a n/a n/a
2016 257 n/a n/a 23
2017 327 n/a n/a 22
2018 394 n/a n/a n/a
2019 395 n/a n/a n/a
2020 396 n/a n/a 14.6
2021 410 n/a n/a 9.8
2022 563 n/a n/a 7.1
2023 600 n/a n/a 13

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 Pathfinder Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 68 n/a n/a 7.4
2005 79 n/a n/a 8.9
2006 64 n/a n/a n/a
2007 56 n/a n/a 5.4
2008 66 n/a n/a n/a
2009 82 n/a n/a n/a
2010 89 n/a n/a 48.3
2011 92 n/a n/a 3.3
2012 96 n/a n/a 18.8
2013 105 n/a n/a 25.7
2014 113 n/a n/a 26.5
2015 192 n/a n/a n/a
2016 257 n/a n/a 23
2017 327 n/a n/a 22
2018 394 n/a n/a n/a
2019 395 n/a n/a n/a
2020 396 n/a n/a 14.6
2021 410 n/a n/a 9.8
2022 563 n/a n/a 7.1
2023 600 n/a n/a 13

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 Pathfinder 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 $105 (1.7%) $00 (0.0%) $210 (3.4%) $4,521 (72.5%) $1,607 (25.8%) $6,128 (98.3%) $6,233
2020 $54 (1.0%) $37 (0.7%) $146 (2.6%) $3,638 (64.7%) $1,894 (33.7%) $5,531 (98.4%) $5,623
2021 $250 (3.8%) $74 (1.1%) $573 (8.8%) $4,046 (62.3%) $2,129 (32.8%) $6,175 (95.0%) $6,498
2022 $129 (1.9%) $272 (4.1%) $530 (7.9%) $4,199 (62.9%) $2,078 (31.1%) $6,278 (94.0%) $6,678

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pathfinder 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 128th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 58th of 1245 Elementary schools
 7.7%
Ranks 16th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 79th of 854 Middle schools
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students395600
 51.9%
African American73
 57.1%
American Indian44
Asian11
Hispanic4048
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White333521
 56.5%
Two or More Races1023
 130%


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Students at Pathfinder Academy are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 600 students attended Pathfinder Academy.

Yes! Pathfinder Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 58th of 1245 Arizona elementary schools.


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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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