Serving 136 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pinnacle Pointe Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Pinnacle Pointe Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#603 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
67%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pointe Schools (79455) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinnacle Pointe Academy's ranking?
Pinnacle Pointe Academy is ranked #603 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pinnacle Pointe Academy?
136 students attend Pinnacle Pointe Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pinnacle Pointe Academy students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What grades does Pinnacle Pointe Academy offer ?
Pinnacle Pointe Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pinnacle Pointe Academy part of?
Pinnacle Pointe Academy is part of Pointe Schools (79455) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pinnacle Pointe Academy located?
Pinnacle Pointe Academy is located in the Patrick Ranch HOA neighborhood of Glendale, AZ.
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