Serving 629 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cortina Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cortina Elementary serves the southeast part of Queen Creek, AZ, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most students live within a 1.2-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.5 miles away, making for a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cortina Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cortina Elementary School's student population of 629 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
629 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Committed to being a positive, connected community that inspires, encourages, engages and empowers all learners.
School Rankings
Cortina Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cortina Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#198 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cortina Elementary School's ranking?
Cortina Elementary School is ranked #198 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cortina Elementary School often compared to?
Cortina Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cortina Elementary School?
629 students attend Cortina Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cortina Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cortina Elementary School?
Cortina Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cortina Elementary School offer ?
Cortina Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cortina Elementary School part of?
Cortina Elementary School is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
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