Mingus Springs Charter School

Mingus Springs Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
3600 Sunset Dr,  Chino Valley, AZ
4.2
145 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dawn C Gonzales
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
27%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
14%
State Average
44%
Science
45%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
White
68.6%
Hispanic
28.2%
Native American
2.6%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
5.0 other
7/6/2025
Mingus Springs Charter School is a life saver. Providing a caring and engaging environment for students, and bringing the whole family as part of the Mingus family. They have a library, STEM, PE, lots of field trips and special events. This is a school that genuinely cares about the whole child and...
5.0 parent
11/10/2015
My son and daughter both have attended this school since kindergarten, and now my son is in 7th grade. The teachers were excellent about seeing when one of them were falling behind and getting them in the appropriate program to get caught up. I think this could have been missed at other schools, but...
5.0 parent
4/9/2013
By far this is the best school in the entire city of Chino Valley. It's the ONLY school that truly cares about the future of our children !!!
2.0 parent
6/8/2011
This school was highly recommended to us years ago. My son got an amazing education the first 2 years he was there (2nd-3rd grades) thanks to one incredible teacher who really excels. After that, he had a teacher who was verbally abusive (as well as throwing chairs and flipping tables) and who taugh...

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Mingus Springs Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 located at 3600 Sunset Dr in Chino Valley, AZ. The school has a total enrollment of 145. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Mingus Springs Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Learn more about what Chino Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mingus Springs Charter School.

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