Serving 249 students in grades 7-12, Metropolitan Arts Institute ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Metropolitan Arts Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Metropolitan Arts Institute's student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Metropolitan Arts Institute ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Metropolitan Arts Institute is 0.68, which is more 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
#688 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
2%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metropolitan Arts Institute's ranking?
Metropolitan Arts Institute is ranked #688 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Metropolitan Arts Institute often compared to?
Metropolitan Arts Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Arizona School For The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metropolitan Arts Institute?
The graduation rate of Metropolitan Arts Institute is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Metropolitan Arts Institute?
249 students attend Metropolitan Arts Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Metropolitan Arts Institute students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Metropolitan Arts Institute?
Metropolitan Arts Institute has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Metropolitan Arts Institute offer ?
Metropolitan Arts Institute offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Metropolitan Arts Institute part of?
Metropolitan Arts Institute is part of Metropolitan Arts Institute Inc. (5181) School District.
In what neighborhood is Metropolitan Arts Institute located?
Metropolitan Arts Institute is located in the Encanto Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 15 other public schools located in Encanto Village.
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