The top reported proficiency rate is 84% in Math. The lowest is 72% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Milestones Charter School (79207)
Milestones Charter School is a single-school district in Maricopa County serving kindergarten through eighth grade. The school operates independently, and because it covers only elementary and middle grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The campus community is small, and the enrollment is concentrated in the early years, with the largest single kindergarten class and thinner cohorts by seventh grade.
Academically, the school delivers strong results on state assessments. Across tested grades, math scores are particularly high. In third, fourth, and sixth grade, the proficiency rate in math is well into the upper end of the range, and by fifth grade it reaches the highest marks. The school’s overall proficiency index across all subjects and tested grades places it in the top quartile among Maricopa County’s districts. English language arts is also strong in the middle grades, with proficiency rates that are solid, though third grade and seventh grade show lower performance in that subject. Science scores for both fifth and eighth grade were suppressed in the available data, so a parent looking for a full picture of science achievement may want to ask the school directly. The data comes from a single year, so trend information is not available; a parent should look for patterns over time if that is a priority.
The student body is notably diverse. The largest racial group is white, closely followed by Asian students, and the remainder includes Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students. This composition is relatively unusual for Maricopa County and could be a meaningful part of a family’s decision about peer environment. Information on economic disadvantage was not available in the data, and there is no reported share of students with disabilities or English learners, so families with children in those groups will want to confirm directly with the school what services and supports are offered.
Chronic absenteeism sits above the midpoint among the county’s districts. This is an area where a parent may want to look into further with the school, particularly to understand what drives the figure and how the school addresses attendance. Per-pupil current spending is in the upper range compared to other districts in the county, which may reflect the small scale of the school’s operations.
We looked for any recent district developments or strategic changes in publicly reported sources and found little of lasting impact. The school’s longer-term direction is not documented in the material available here.
For a family considering this school, the takeaway is a small, independently operated K-8 charter that shows strong math and solid middle-grade reading results, with a diverse student body and a notable spending level relative to peer districts. The lower early-grade reading scores and the elevated absentee rate are worth a direct conversation with the school.
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