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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 14,338 students in Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
23 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
14,338 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
649 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#507 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.66
# American Indian Students
141 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
68 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12,841 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
90%
47%
# Black Students
782 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
349 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
2%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
137 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
548
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
1,211
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,515
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,614
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,658
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,490
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,583
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,486
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,587
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,628
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
18
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,137 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,017 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$215 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,137
$11,257
Spending / Student
$15,017
$11,161
Best Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunset School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6602 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4600
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4600
Grades: PK-6
| 727 students
Rank: #22.
John F. Long
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4407 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4300
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 657 students
Rank: #33.
Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7960 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 709 students
Rank: #44.
Tomahawk School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7820 W Turney Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 868 students
Rank: #55.
Peralta School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7125 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 871 students
Rank: #66.
Manuel Pena Jr. School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2550 N 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 749 students
Rank: #77.
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4315 N Maryvale Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1700
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 184 students
Rank: #88.
Estrella Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3733 N 75th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5400
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
Rank: #99.
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3611 N 47th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4200
Grades: PK-8
| 692 students
Rank: #1010.
Heatherbrae School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7070 W Heatherbrae Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5200
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 612 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4308 N 51st Ave Ste 102
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1900
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 551 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Palm Lane
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2043 N 64th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5500
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 638 students
Rank: #1313.
G. Frank Davidson
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6935 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-1500
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-1500
Grades: PK-6
| 740 students
Rank: #1414.
Frank Borman School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3637 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 1,040 students
Rank: #1515.
Holiday Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4417 N 66th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4500
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 619 students
Rank: #1616.
Justine Spitalny Ste3am School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 N 46th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4400
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 682 students
Rank: #1717.
Desert Sands Academy Of Mass Communication & Journalism
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6308 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4900
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Rank: #1818.
Cartwright Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5220 W. Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4066
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4066
Grades: K-8
| 130 students
Rank: #1919.
Charles W. Harris School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2252 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-4800
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 931 students
Rank: #2020.
Cartwright School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2825 N 59th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4100
Grades: PK-8
| 754 students
Rank: #2121.
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2730 N 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: n/an/a
Byron A. Barry School
Magnet School
2533 N 60th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5700
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5700
Grades: PK
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cartwright Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
5480 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5100
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5100
Grades: PK
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District?
Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District manages 23 public schools serving 14,338 students.
What is the rank of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District?
Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District is ranked #506 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District?
90% of Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District?
Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,017 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
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