The top reported proficiency rate is 55% in English language arts. The lowest is 52% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Destiny School Inc. (6258)
Destiny School Inc. is a single-school charter district in Gila County, Arizona, serving kindergarten through eighth grade. Because it does not extend into high school, there is no graduation rate to report. The district operates Destiny School, a small campus that enrolls students from across the elementary and middle grades. The student body is notable in its composition: a very substantial share of students are American Indian or Alaska Native, with smaller shares of White and Hispanic students. The remaining enrollment includes small numbers of Asian, Black, and multiracial students. Data on economic disadvantage and English learner status was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
Academically, the district’s proficiency results from the most recent state assessment paint a mixed picture that lands above many of its county peers. Overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places Destiny School in the top quartile among Gila County’s districts. That is a genuine strength given the county context. Yet within that headline, performance varies by grade and subject. In math, the share of students meeting proficiency was higher in third and sixth grades, while fifth grade saw a notably lower share. In English language arts, fourth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades each posted solid proficiency rates, while third and fifth grades trailed somewhat. Science results for fifth and eighth grades were suppressed due to small testing counts, which is common in a small school. The overall pattern suggests that the school delivers reasonably strong outcomes in several grades, but some grade levels, particularly in math and early ELA, show room for improvement.
Chronic absenteeism, a measure of how many students miss a significant number of school days, was reported at a rate that sits above the midpoint among the county’s districts. Given the small scale of the school, a few students’ attendance patterns can shift the rate noticeably. A parent may want to discuss this with the school to understand what supports are in place.
Per-pupil spending at Destiny School falls in the middle range, in the lower half of Gila County’s districts. Without a detailed budget, it is hard to say how those dollars translate into classroom resources, but the spending level is not out of line for a small rural charter.
The community context for this district is not provided in the available data, so a reader will need to look into the Globe area and the specific population the school draws from. The district brief turned up no recent changes in curriculum, tax measures, or referendums — this appears to be a stable, low-profile operation.
Destiny School fits a family looking for a small K-8 charter with a strong overall showing relative to its county neighbors, a student body that is predominantly Native American, and academic results that are solid in some grades and weaker in others. The chronic absenteeism figure is something to explore. Because the district has no high school, families will need to plan for the transition after eighth grade.
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