Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Imagine Cortez Park Elementary 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 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School's student population of 499 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
499 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School 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 Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
28%
3%
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Hispanic
50%
47%
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Black
11%
6%
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White
7%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School's ranking?
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School is ranked #1259 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School often compared to?
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, Alta Vista Elementary School, Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School?
499 students attend Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School offer ?
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School part of?
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School is part of Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District.
In what neighborhood is Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School located?
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.
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