Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-4, 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 98% 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-4
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- 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 279 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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 0.41, 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
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
74%
47%
Black
21%
6%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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 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?
279 students attend Vista College Preparatory - Hadley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Vista College Preparatory - Hadley students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Vista College Preparatory - Hadley offer ?
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
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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