Serving 754 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cartwright School ranks in the bottom 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 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Cartwright School's student population of 754 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
754 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
Cartwright School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cartwright School is 0.15, 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
#1877 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
92%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Cartwright School is ranked #1877 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cartwright School often compared to?
Cartwright Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy, Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cartwright School?
754 students attend Cartwright School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cartwright School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cartwright School?
Cartwright School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cartwright School offer ?
Cartwright School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Cartwright School part of?
Cartwright School is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District.
In what neighborhood is Cartwright School located?
Cartwright School is located in the Cartwright Elementary School neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Cartwright Elementary School.
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