Serving 71 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Willow Creek Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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-8
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow Creek Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Willow Creek Charter School's student population of 71 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willow Creek Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Creek Charter School is 0.46, 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
#861 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
71%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
3%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow Creek Charter School's ranking?
Willow Creek Charter School is ranked #861 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Willow Creek Charter School?
71 students attend Willow Creek Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Willow Creek Charter School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willow Creek Charter School?
Willow Creek Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willow Creek Charter School offer ?
Willow Creek Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willow Creek Charter School part of?
Willow Creek Charter School is part of Painted Pony Ranch Charter School (10967) School District.
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