Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School

3535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Imagine Cortez Park Elementary 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 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
472 students
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School Rankings

Imagine Cortez Park Elementary 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 Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1259 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
27%
3%
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Hispanic
51%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
6%
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White
5%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School's ranking?
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School is ranked #1259 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School often compared to?
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, Alta Vista Elementary School, Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School?
472 students attend Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School offer ?
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School part of?
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School is part of Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District.
In what neighborhood is Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School located?
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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