About This School
Westland School is located in Phoenix, AZ and is in Cholla Academy School District. It is a charter school that serves 272 students in grades K-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.
Westland School did not make AYP in 2010. 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 Westland 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.
Westland School did not make AYP in 2010. 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 Westland School's test results to learn more about school performance. more
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Cholla Academy District Spending
$6,828Per Pupil
The Cholla Academy spends $6,828 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 37% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Cholla Academy 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 2010 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Park School 0.2 miles |  |
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| Heatherbrae School 0.5 miles | |
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| James Sandoval Preparatory High School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Flor Del Sol School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Desert Sands Middle School 0.5 miles | |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades K-12
- Cholla Academy School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Westland School4141 North 67TH Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 247-6456
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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 2010 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 272
53%
47%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Westland 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)
Hispanic
45%
White
44%
Black
8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
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-1:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Westland School had -1 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Cholla Academy School DistrictAbout Phoenix, AZ
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Phoenix | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,207 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 32 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 33% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.79 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 61% / 39% | 66%/33% |
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