Serving 202 students in grades Kindergarten-12, New World Educational Center 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 20-24% (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 97% 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-12
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
New World Educational Center's student population of 202 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
New World Educational Center 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 New World Educational Center is 0.32, 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
#1221 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
82%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 New World Educational Center's ranking?
New World Educational Center is ranked #1221 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?
20-24% 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).
What is the graduation rate of New World Educational Center?
The graduation rate of New World Educational Center is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend New World Educational Center?
202 students attend New World Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of New World Educational Center students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does New World Educational Center offer ?
New World Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New World Educational Center part of?
New World Educational Center is part of New World Educational Center (78882) School District.
In what neighborhood is New World Educational Center located?
New World Educational Center is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
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