Midtown Primary School is a public charter elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 108 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment, but faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming compared to state averages.
Midtown Primary School has a low statewide ranking, placing 967th out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year, with only 12% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 24% in mathematics, compared to state averages of 41% and 43%, respectively. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its SchoolDigger rating dropping from 4 stars in 2013-2014 to just 1 star in the most recent school year. Additionally, there are significant disparities in performance between student subgroups, with White students outperforming African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Alhambra Traditional School, which is located within the same Alhambra Elementary District, Midtown Primary School generally underperforms. The school also serves a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 84.26% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by the student population.
Students at Midtown Primary School are 62% Hispanic, 13% African American, 8% White, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.
Midtown Primary School
In the 2023-24 school year, 107 students attended Midtown Primary School.