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Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts

2730 N 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 598 students in grades 6-8, Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts 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 3% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts's student population of 598 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
598 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts 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 Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1918 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
86%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
6%
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White
3%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts's ranking?
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts is ranked #1918 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts often compared to?
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Amberlea Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts?
598 students attend Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts?
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts offer ?
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts part of?
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District.
In what neighborhood is Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts located?
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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