Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Holiday Park 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 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Holiday Park School serves the north part of Phoenix, AZ, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the school from the zone's edge, reaching up to 1.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Holiday Park School's student population of 530 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing Remarkable Leaders and Exceptional Scholars
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Holiday Park 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 Holiday Park School is 0.19, 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
#1530 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
90%
49%
Black
5%
6%
White
4%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holiday Park School's ranking?
Holiday Park School is ranked #1530 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Holiday Park School?
530 students attend Holiday Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Holiday Park School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holiday Park School?
Holiday Park School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Holiday Park School offer ?
Holiday Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Holiday Park School part of?
Holiday Park School is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282).
In what neighborhood is Holiday Park School located?
Holiday Park School is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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