Charles W. Harris School

2252 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Charles W. Harris School serves 900 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Charles W. Harris School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 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 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 900 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Charles W. Harris School's student population of 900 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
900 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Charles W. Harris School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Charles W. Harris School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1696 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
95%
47%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
2%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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Diversity Score
0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles W. Harris School's ranking?
Charles W. Harris School is ranked #1696 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Charles W. Harris School often compared to?
Charles W. Harris Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byron A. Barry 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 32% AZ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Charles W. Harris School?
900 students attend Charles W. Harris School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Charles W. Harris School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles W. Harris School?
Charles W. Harris School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Charles W. Harris School offer ?
Charles W. Harris School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Charles W. Harris School part of?
Charles W. Harris School is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 900 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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