Pima Partnership Academy

Pima Partnership Academy is a public charter middle school located in Tucson, Arizona, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of just 50 students. This small school stands in stark contrast to the larger middle schools in the area, which range from 119 to 818 students.

Despite being in operation for over a decade, Pima Partnership Academy has consistently performed poorly, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Arizona middle schools over the past decade. Its proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics are abysmal, ranging from 0-21% proficient, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school also experiences very high dropout rates, ranging from 8.8% to 23.9% over the past several years, far exceeding the dropout rates of the nearby schools. With 80% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Pima Partnership Academy serves a highly economically disadvantaged population.

In comparison, nearby schools like Satori Charter School and Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown have significantly higher academic proficiency rates, lower dropout rates, and higher school rankings. This stark contrast suggests that Pima Partnership Academy may be facing significant challenges in terms of resources, staffing, and student support that are hindering its ability to improve student outcomes. Addressing these issues should be a priority for the Tucson Unified District and the broader educational community in Tucson.