Serving 254 students in grades 6-8, Imagine Cortez Park Middle 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 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Imagine Cortez Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Imagine Cortez Park Middle School's student population of 254 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Imagine Cortez Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imagine Cortez Park Middle School is 0.60, 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
#1141 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
25%
3%
Hispanic
58%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
87%
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 Imagine Cortez Park Middle School's ranking?
Imagine Cortez Park Middle School is ranked #1141 out of 1,921 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Imagine Cortez Park Middle School?
254 students attend Imagine Cortez Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Imagine Cortez Park Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Imagine Cortez Park Middle School offer ?
Imagine Cortez Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Imagine Cortez Park Middle School part of?
Imagine Cortez Park Middle School is part of Cortez Park Charter Middle School Inc. (79988) School District.
In what neighborhood is Imagine Cortez Park Middle School located?
Imagine Cortez Park Middle 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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