Serving 670 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 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cartwright School serves the southeast part of Phoenix, AZ, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cartwright School's student population of 670 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
670 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cartwright School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 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
#1889 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
7%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cartwright School's ranking?
Cartwright School is ranked #1889 out of 1,921 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cartwright School?
670 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, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cartwright School part of?
Cartwright School is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282).
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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