Imagine Cortez Park Middle School

3535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 263 students in grades 6-8, Imagine Cortez Park Middle 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 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Imagine Cortez Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Imagine Cortez Park Middle School's student population of 263 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
263 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

Imagine Cortez Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imagine Cortez Park Middle School is 0.58, 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)
#1428 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
32%
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17%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
25%
3%
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Hispanic
59%
47%
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Black
6%
6%
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White
8%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
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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 Imagine Cortez Park Middle School's ranking?
Imagine Cortez Park Middle School is ranked #1428 out of 1,854 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Imagine Cortez Park Middle School?
263 students attend Imagine Cortez Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Imagine Cortez Park Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Imagine Cortez Park Middle School offer ?
Imagine Cortez Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Imagine Cortez Park Middle School part of?
Imagine Cortez Park Middle School is part of Cortez Park Charter Middle School Inc. (79988) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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