About This School
Avalon Elementary School is located in Apache Junction, AZ and is one of 3 schools in Excalibur Charter School Inc District. It is a charter school that serves 277 students in grades K-8.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Avalon Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Avalon Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Avalon Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Avalon Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance. more
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Excalibur Charter School Inc District Spending
$6,829Per Pupil
The Excalibur Charter School Inc spends $6,829 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 47% on instruction, 48% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Excalibur Charter School Inc District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Superstition Mountain Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Apex Academy 0.6 miles |  |
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| Imagine Middle at Superstition 0.7 miles |  |
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| Desert Shadows Middle School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Mountain Shadows Education Center 1.2 miles | |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades K-8
- Excalibur Charter School Inc District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
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Contact
Avalon Elementary School1045 South San Marcos
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 373-9575
Arizona Virtual Academy
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Arizona students.
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Test Scores
About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 277
52%
48%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Avalon Elementary School had 81% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 47% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
64%
Hispanic
33%
Black
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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-1:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Avalon Elementary School had -1 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Avalon Elementary School
Marie Moore: I thought this school was great. My kids learned so much better than in public school. I have recomened and refered many kids because of how good it is.
Submitted by a Parent on Jul 26, 2011
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