Serving 545 students in grades 6-8, Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts 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 7% (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 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Raul H. Castro Middle School serves the southwest part of Phoenix, AZ, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 1.2 miles to the school's edge and the furthest point being 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts's student population of 545 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts 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 Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts is 0.27, 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
#1853 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
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)
5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts's ranking?
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts is ranked #1853 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts often compared to?
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Amberlea Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% 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 Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts?
545 students attend Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts?
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts offer ?
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts part of?
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282).
In what neighborhood is Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts located?
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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