Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Vista College Prep - Maryvale 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 20-24% (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: 421 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista College Prep - Maryvale's student population of 421 students has grown by 245% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
421 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Vista College Prep - Maryvale 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 Prep - Maryvale is 0.19, 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
#1593 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
90%
48%

Black
7%
6%

White
1%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista College Prep - Maryvale's ranking?
Vista College Prep - Maryvale is ranked #1593 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vista College Prep - Maryvale?
421 students attend Vista College Prep - Maryvale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Vista College Prep - Maryvale students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Vista College Prep - Maryvale offer ?
Vista College Prep - Maryvale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Vista College Prep - Maryvale part of?
Vista College Prep - Maryvale is part of Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) School District.
In what neighborhood is Vista College Prep - Maryvale located?
Vista College Prep - Maryvale is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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