Serving 199 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bright Beginnings School #1 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bright Beginnings School #1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bright Beginnings School #1's student population of 199 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bright Beginnings School #1 ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bright Beginnings School #1 is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
19%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
60%
33%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bright Beginnings School #1's ranking?
Bright Beginnings School #1 is ranked #29 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bright Beginnings School #1?
199 students attend Bright Beginnings School #1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bright Beginnings School #1 students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bright Beginnings School #1?
Bright Beginnings School #1 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bright Beginnings School #1 offer ?
Bright Beginnings School #1 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bright Beginnings School #1 part of?
Bright Beginnings School #1 is part of Bright Beginnings School Inc. (4362) School District.
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