The top reported proficiency rate is 35% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation and Performing (90327)
CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation and Performing Arts is a small Arizona district serving kindergarten through twelfth grade, operating two schools in Maricopa County. The district does not have a designated city in its directory information, and its charter, magnet, and Title I status are not specified in the available data.
The student body is diverse. White students make up the largest share, followed by Hispanic students, then Black students, with smaller shares of students who identify as two or more races, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian. Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students are not represented in the enrollment. Free or reduced-price lunch data was not available, so the district's economic context for families is unclear.
On academic performance, the district sits in the bottom quartile among Maricopa County's districts for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. State testing results for the most recent year show that in elementary math, proficiency rates are below the midpoint, and by middle school, the rates are lower still. In English language arts, fourth grade stands as the strongest showing, with a rate above half of students meeting proficiency; other elementary and middle school grades fall below that mark. Science results in fifth and eighth grades are also low. A single-year trend is available for English language arts, showing a combined rate for all tested grades that matches the single data point, so no year-over-year change can be assessed.
The chronic absenteeism rate is below the midpoint among county districts, meaning a relatively high share of students are missing substantial school time. Per-pupil spending is in the lower range compared to other Maricopa County districts. Graduation rate data was not available, so high school completion cannot be evaluated from this source.
The district's two schools are Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert and Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner, both listed as open. No information on program offerings, such as performing arts pathways or advanced coursework, was provided in the data, and a search for recent district changes found little of lasting impact to report.
For a family considering this district, the academic proficiency results are a significant concern, particularly in mathematics. The relatively high chronic absenteeism rate may also be a point to investigate further with the schools. The student demographics reflect a mix of backgrounds, which some families may find appealing, but the lack of data on economic status and special education or English learner populations limits the full picture. This is a small district that may suit a family looking for a less traditional setting, but the academic numbers warrant close attention and direct inquiry with the schools about their instructional support and student outcomes.
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