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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 13,472 students in Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Arizona.
Public Elementary Schools in Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
23 Schools
1,644 Schools
# Students
13,720 Students
761,345 Students
# Teachers
692 Teachers
33,884 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#441 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
90%
47%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
2%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,684 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,693 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$215 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,684
$11,421
Spending / Student
$15,693
$11,323
Best Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6602 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4600
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4600
Gr: PK-6 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4315 N Maryvale Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1700
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
John F. Long
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4407 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4300
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Tomahawk School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7820 W Turney Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5800
Gr: PK-6 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Peralta School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7125 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7960 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Manuel Pena Jr. School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2550 N 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Heatherbrae School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7070 W Heatherbrae Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5200
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Estrella Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3733 N 75th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5400
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4308 N 51st Ave Ste 102
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1900
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1900
Gr: PK-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Palm Lane
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2043 N 64th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5500
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3611 N 47th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Holiday Park School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4417 N 66th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4500
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Frank Borman School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3637 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,017 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Charles W. Harris School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2252 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-4800
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Justine Spitalny Ste3am School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 N 46th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4400
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Desert Sands Academy Of Mass Communication & Journalism
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6308 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4900
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
G. Frank Davidson
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6935 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-1500
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-1500
Gr: PK-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Cartwright Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5220 W. Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4066
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4066
Gr: K-8
Rank: #2020.
Raul H. Castro Middle School Academy Of Fine Arts
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2730 N 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Cartwright School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2825 N 59th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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