The top reported proficiency rate is 65% in English language arts. The lowest is 52% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy Inc (91317)
Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy Inc is a single-school district in Arizona's Maricopa County serving kindergarten through eighth grade. It is a charter district, part of the Reid Traditional Schools network, though the data did not explicitly confirm charter status; the name and the fact that it operates as a district with one school are the available clues. Because it does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report, which is expected for a K–8 setting.
State testing results from the most recent year show the district's overall proficiency across math, English language arts, and science sits above the midpoint among Maricopa County's districts. That places it in a moderately strong position relative to a large and varied peer group. In math, proficiency rates varied by grade, with some grades demonstrating a stronger share of students meeting the standard and others a softer showing. English language arts results followed a similar pattern, with a few grades posting notably higher proficiency. Science results were reported for grades five and eight; the fifth-grade cohort performed at a solid level, while the eighth-grade cohort's proficiency was lower. A parent may want to ask the school how it supports students who are not yet meeting benchmarks in the lower-performing grades.
The district enrolled a student body that is diverse in racial and ethnic composition. White students made up the largest group, followed by Hispanic students, then Asian students, then Black students, and a smaller share of students identifying as two or more races. No students were reported as Native American or Pacific Islander. The data did not include counts for students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, students with disabilities, or English learners, so a picture of economic and special-education need is not available from these records. A family considering this district should inquire directly about the availability of support services.
Chronic absenteeism, a measure of students missing a substantial number of school days, was reported at a rate that lands in the top quartile among county districts, meaning it is relatively low compared to most peers. That is a positive indicator for consistent attendance and connectedness to school. Per-pupil current spending was in the lower range among Maricopa County's districts. That may reflect the district's lean operating model, but without more detail on how funds are allocated to instruction, facilities, or student supports, it is difficult to assess what that spending level means for day-to-day classroom experience.
No parent-relevant district changes or recent developments were found in publicly reported sources. The data also lacked any information about the community or local housing context, so this profile cannot speak to the surrounding neighborhood or commute.
For families looking at this district, the academic picture is one of a K–8 school performing above the county median on state tests, with noticeable variation across grades and subjects. The student population is racially diverse, attendance appears strong, and spending is relatively low. Because the district ends at eighth grade, families will need to plan for a separate high school placement. The missing data on economic need, special education, and English learner services means that a visit and a conversation with the school would be especially important for any family with specific support requirements.
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