Serving 553 students in grades 6-8, Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes 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 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morris K. Udall Escuela de Bellas Artes serves a 1.8 square mile area in the southwest part of Phoenix, AZ, with most homes located within a 5 to 10-minute drive and an average distance of about 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest point in the zone is approximately 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes's student population of 553 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes 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 Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes is 0.10, 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
#1812 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
95%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes's ranking?
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes is ranked #1812 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes often compared to?
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artesis often viewed alongside schools like Isaac Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes?
553 students attend Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes?
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes offer ?
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes part of?
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes is part of Isaac Elementary District (4259).
In what neighborhood is Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes located?
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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