About This School
Metropolitan Arts Institute is located in Phoenix, AZ and is in Metropolitan Arts Institute Inc. District. It is a charter school that serves 250 students in grades 7-12.
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.
Metropolitan Arts Institute made 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 Metropolitan Arts Institute'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.
Metropolitan Arts Institute made 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 Metropolitan Arts Institute's test results to learn more about school performance. more
School Mission Statement
About Metropolitan Arts Institute: Founded in 1998, Metropolitan Arts Institute (Metro Arts) is a tuition-free, college preparatory arts charter school offering grades 7-12. Instilling a lifetime value for the creative process, the school prepares students for entrance into institutions of higher learning or a career in the arts. Metro Arts offers a rigorous integrated academic program, while offering students a culturally diverse curriculum within an environment designed for self discovery. Focusing on interactive partnerships with community arts organizations and practicing professional artists, students receive hands-on, pre-professional experience. Metro Arts has been ranked as an Excelling school by the Arizona Department of Education. Our Philosophy: The goal of Metro Arts is to create an environment where students, faculty and administration are able to elevate the quality and level of performance in all endeavors. The school’s charter was founded on Howard Gardner's model of multiple intelligences, in which the creative process assists in cognitive development and increases academic performance. This holistic approach to growth and learning promotes a way of life that is essential in the 21st century. Academic and Arts Programs: The curriculum for 7th and 8th grade students is structured so they experience all art forms: dance, music, visual arts, and theatre. This enables the student to find their passion and then further hone their skills during high school. Students in grades 9 through 12 are able to select the artistic discipline of their liking. Metro Arts offers a broad academic curriculum, including humanities, mathematics, science and foreign language. Structured to establish connections across disciplines and encourage freedom of purposeful expression, it challenges and supports students as they develop strengths.
Provided on Oct 1, 2009
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Metropolitan Arts Institute Inc. District Spending
$7,416Per Pupil
The Metropolitan Arts Institute Inc. spends $7,416 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 50% on instruction, 50% on support services, 0% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Metropolitan Arts Institute 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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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dove Academy College Prep 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Suns-Diamondback Education Academy 0.6 miles |  |
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| Career Success High School - Copper Square 0.7 miles | |
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| Franklin Police and Fire High School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Arizona School for the Arts 0.7 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades 7-12
- Metropolitan Arts Institute Inc. District
Made AYP
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Contact
Metropolitan Arts Institute1700 North 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 258-9500
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Test Scores
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.
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.
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TestRating
9 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: 250
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Metropolitan Arts Institute had 2% 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
62%
Hispanic
22%
Black
10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
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-1:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Metropolitan Arts Institute had -1 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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