At the heart of our mission is the desire to provide a quality education to each student in Arizona, no matter where they attend school. The Association’s research team supports this goal by publishing analyses of Arizona school quality, providing tools for researchers, and promoting research-based advocacy that improves student outcomes. Our expertise has been employed for a number of non-partisan, external reviews and evaluations of Arizona’s key education policies.
The Arizona Charter Schools Association has released the NEW Education Evaluator, an easy to use interactive public school map that provides an easy, transparent way for parents and community members to research and compare schools across Arizona.
Users can view school enrollment information, student achievement data and school specific information for all of Arizona’s district and public charter schools
Data Tools
Annually, public school students in most grade levels take various state-required achievement tests. These tests give parents and educators a rare opportunity to compare student achievement over the educational landscape and over time. This data dashboard allows users to track performance of charters and districts, student subgroups, and grade levels over time. Missing information indicates a low number or no students in a category.
On October 1 each year, all public school systems across the country do a “head count” of enrolled students. These data help educators track enrollment trends by student group and within programs. Student counts are available for more than a decade on this data dashboard. Missing information indicates a low number or no students in a category.
Additional Useful Data Tools for Public Charter Schools
For more online tools, visit the sites linked below:
- Arizona Department of Education School Report Cards
- Arizona Department of Education annually publish public data files – click here
- Arizona State Board for Charter Schools online data system
- National Center for Education Statistics Elementary and Secondary Data Warehouse
Education Blog and Publications
Under Pressure: Arizona’s Public School Teacher Shortage
The Crucial Role of Teachers in Arizona’s Public Education System Teachers are the cornerstone of Arizona’s public education system. They guide students to self-advocate, collaborate effectively, appreciate the arts and sports, and master
Special Education Data Compendium
Special Education Student Counts by Setting and Disability Category 2012 to 2018 To accompany our recent white paper, “Funding Reform: A High-Impact Strategy for High Quality Special Education Programs,” a data companion/dashboard was
Funding Reform: A High-Impact Strategy for High-Quality Special Education Programs in Arizona
In Arizona, the persistent shortage of qualified teachers poses significant challenges, particularly for our most vulnerable students – those with special needs who require specialized support and expertise. The critical shortage of highly
The Continuing Funding Gap in Arizona’s Public Schools
Arizona’s public education system operates under distinct funding formulas for both charter and district schools. The funding formula for public districts was developed over 40 years ago, and over the years has been
Montessori: Evidence Based Reading Curricula
Review of Data Authors: Katie Brown, Kelly Powell, Leslie Woodford Abstract Montessori instructional approach closely aligns with The Science of Reading. Standardized test scores and student background data from statewide data sets were
Charters at the Capitol 2023
We’re excited to welcome you back to the Arizona State Capitol for our annual Advocacy Day on Monday, March 27! Charters at the Capitol is an important day on our advocacy calendar, when
Masada Charter School Earns Prestigious Honor for a Second Time
The Arizona Charter Schools Association applauds Masada Charter School, of Centennial Park in Mohave County, for being named a National Blue Ribbon School. It is the second time Masada has earned the coveted
Yuma’s Desert View Academy charter school recognized with “Blue Ribbon” Honor from U.S. Department of Education
The Arizona Charter Schools Association celebrates the announcement that Desert View Academy in Yuma has been named among the 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. The coveted Blue Ribbon honor
