Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bright Beginnings School #1 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bright Beginnings School #1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bright Beginnings School #1's student population of 238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bright Beginnings School #1 ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bright Beginnings School #1 is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
19%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
59%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bright Beginnings School #1's ranking?
Bright Beginnings School #1 is ranked #44 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bright Beginnings School #1?
238 students attend Bright Beginnings School #1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bright Beginnings School #1 students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Bright Beginnings School #1 offer ?
Bright Beginnings School #1 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bright Beginnings School #1 part of?
Bright Beginnings School #1 is part of Bright Beginnings School Inc. (4362) School District.
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