Serving 236 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Vista College Preparatory - Hadley 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley's student population of 236 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley 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 Vista College Preparatory - Hadley is 0.35, 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
#1456 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
79%
48%
Black
17%
6%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
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 Vista College Preparatory - Hadley's ranking?
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley is ranked #1456 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Vista College Preparatory - Hadley often compared to?
Vista College Preparatory - Hadleyis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Math And Science, Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, Lowell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vista College Preparatory - Hadley?
236 students attend Vista College Preparatory - Hadley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Vista College Preparatory - Hadley students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Vista College Preparatory - Hadley offer ?
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vista College Preparatory - Hadley part of?
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley is part of Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) School District.
In what neighborhood is Vista College Preparatory - Hadley located?
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley is located in the Central City South neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 5 other public schools located in Central City South.
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