The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in English language arts. The lowest is 26% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385)
Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. is a single-school charter district serving kindergarten through eighth grade in Mohave County, Arizona. The district operates one school, Young Scholars Academy, and does not extend into high school, so there is no graduation rate to report. Because it is a charter district, families choose to enroll here rather than being assigned by neighborhood boundaries. The district’s student body is predominantly White, with the largest minority group being Hispanic students, and smaller shares of Asian and Black students. Enrollment is spread fairly evenly across grades kindergarten through eight, with the smallest groups in the upper middle school grades.
On state assessments, the district’s performance in English language arts shows a clear upward trajectory as students advance through the grades. In the earliest tested grade, third grade, the share of students meeting proficiency is above half, and by seventh and eighth grade it rises to near three-quarters. This pattern suggests that students who remain in the school through middle school are likely to develop strong reading and writing skills. Math results tell a different story. In fourth grade, proficiency is notably above the district’s own average, but from fifth grade onward the numbers drop steadily, with seventh grade showing the lowest point. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand how math instruction changes in the middle school years and how the school supports students who struggle in this subject. Science results are available for fifth grade only, where roughly a quarter of students reached proficiency, a soft spot worth examining in context with the math trend.
When compared with other districts across Mohave County, Young Scholars Academy sits above the midpoint in overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. Its chronic absenteeism rate falls in the top quartile among county districts, meaning very few students miss enough school to be considered chronically absent, which is a strong indicator of consistent engagement. The district’s per-pupil current spending is in the lower range relative to other county districts. A parent or resident should note that spending figures can reflect many factors, including the mix of services a district provides and its scale, but the lower spending level is a fact worth considering alongside the academic results.
The district brief turned up no reports of recent curriculum changes, pedagogy shifts, referendums, property-tax measures, or other major operational changes that would affect a family’s experience in the next few years. The absence of such news means there are no known disruptions on the horizon, but also no announced investments to point to. The community and economic context for the school’s location was not available in the data we received, so we cannot describe the surrounding housing market, town characteristics, or local growth context.
For families considering this school, the academic picture is mixed. English language arts outcomes are a clear strength, especially in the upper grades. Math proficiency is uneven and declines in middle school, which is worth a direct conversation with the school. The student body is not especially diverse, and the school draws families who choose it rather than being assigned by address. A parent looking for a small K-8 charter with solid reading outcomes and low chronic absenteeism will find this appealing. A parent concerned about math performance or seeking a school with high school programming will need to look elsewhere or plan for a transition after eighth grade.
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