Serving 713 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community 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 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
713 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community 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 Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School is 0.14, 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
#1319 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
93%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School's ranking?
Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School is ranked #1319 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School often compared to?
Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School?
713 students attend Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School?
Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School offer ?
Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School part of?
Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District.
In what neighborhood is Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School located?
Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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