Cartwright School

Summary:

Cartwright School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Cartwright Elementary District in Phoenix, Arizona, with a student population of 754 that is predominantly Hispanic (over 92%).

Despite spending more per student ($12,454 in 2021-2022) than the state average, Cartwright School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Arizona elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly underperforms compared to the state and its own district on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 2% to 16% in math and 7% to 11% in English Language Arts across different grade levels. Additionally, Cartwright School has had relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 1.3% to 7.1% between 2015-2016 and 2018-2019, which is higher than the state average.

While the nearby schools in the Cartwright Elementary District also struggle academically, some schools, such as Sunset School and Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky, perform significantly better than Cartwright School on standardized tests and have higher rankings. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Cartwright School to learn from the practices and strategies of its higher-performing peers.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 2825 N 59th Ave
       Phoenix, AZ  85035-1600


(623) 691-4100

District: Cartwright Elementary District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,454 Help


Students who attend Cartwright School usually attend:

High:    Maryvale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  722

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.6%
African American:
4.4%
White:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cartwright School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.04. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cartwright School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.51. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.6%), African American (4.4%), White (1.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cartwright School is 19.5, which is the 8th best among 14 elementary schools in the Cartwright Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cartwright School is $12,454, which is the 9th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Cartwright Elementary District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cartwright School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cartwright Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cartwright Elementary District 273rd of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cartwright School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 22.68 894th 1062 15.8%
2010 36.45 714th 1090 34.5%
2011 34.94 723rd 1075 32.7%
2012 45.68 655th 1141 42.6%
2013 39.49 745th 1158 35.7%
2014 32.04 759th 1079 29.7%
2015 17.15 816th 955 14.6%
2016 20.43 874th 1079 19.0%
2017 23.70 840th 1106 24.1%
2018 15.61 983rd 1109 11.4%
2019 14.30 913th 1039 12.1%
2021 14.17 1138th 1226 7.2%
2022 11.11 920th 1000 8.0%
2023 9.04 1229th 1245 1.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.38 944th 1027 8.1%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.29 147th 155 5.2%
2021 43.10 392nd 975 59.8%
2023 19.31 402nd 451 10.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.66 1053rd 1201 12.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.29 722nd 820 12.0%
2022 13.82 588th 618 4.9%
2023 11.82 1094th 1116 2.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.34 265th 423 37.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.17 900th 1023 12.0%
2019 17.96 721st 862 16.4%
2021 17.17 1082nd 1219 11.2%
2022 11.39 769th 824 6.7%
2023 7.98 1211th 1219 0.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.13 956th 1032 7.4%
2021 14.84 1138th 1220 6.7%
2023 10.31 1189th 1216 2.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.28 593rd 895 33.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.64 822nd 911 9.8%
2019 17.33 632nd 709 10.9%
2021 18.99 1086th 1198 9.3%
2022 14.78 662nd 716 7.5%
2023 10.24 1159th 1170 0.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.23 1118th 1161 3.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cartwright School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 29.66 531st 692 23.3%
2011 35.57 450th 685 34.3%
2012 39.67 501st 772 35.1%
2013 34.19 568th 787 27.8%
2014 37.52 431st 690 37.5%
2015 15.40 467th 521 10.4%
2016 14.04 621st 677 8.3%
2017 24.19 518th 695 25.5%
2018 10.30 672nd 711 5.5%
2019 8.69 586th 605 3.1%
2021 13.33 799th 832 4.0%
2023 8.51 849th 854 0.6%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.68 623rd 650 4.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.49 592nd 789 25.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.23 473rd 503 6.0%
2023 11.77 708th 717 1.3%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.53 205th 257 20.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.93 592nd 624 5.1%
2019 8.27 442nd 466 5.2%
2021 18.70 727th 820 11.3%
2023 10.47 790th 806 2.0%
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Rank History for middle school Foster Care students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.30 116th 166 30.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.97 582nd 617 5.7%
2021 12.33 797th 818 2.6%
2023 6.51 809th 810 0.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.70 495th 573 13.6%
2022 58.51 60th 129 53.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.77 514th 543 5.3%
2019 11.60 370th 387 4.4%
2021 18.48 751st 802 6.4%
2023 9.73 756th 760 0.5%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.29 143rd 390 63.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Cartwright School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.70 681st 780 12.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Cartwright School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 523 78 9 224 12 n/a n/a -81 765
1989 474 99 7 222 11 n/a n/a 25 838
1990 500 118 8 266 12 n/a n/a -51 853
1991 471 93 9 325 20 n/a n/a -77 841
1992 461 106 13 352 19 n/a n/a 0 951
1993 367 84 14 524 15 n/a n/a 0 1004
1994 343 92 10 520 13 n/a n/a 0 978
1995 266 69 10 650 6 n/a n/a 0 1001
1996 266 69 10 650 6 n/a n/a 0 1001
1997 245 79 12 757 12 n/a n/a 0 1105
1998 205 67 19 732 6 n/a n/a 0 1029
1999 164 81 19 840 7 n/a n/a 0 1111
2000 138 70 15 890 4 n/a n/a 0 1117
2001 119 68 11 986 7 n/a n/a 0 1191
2002 90 44 6 936 10 n/a n/a 0 1086
2003 90 44 6 936 10 n/a n/a 0 1086
2004 64 35 4 968 6 n/a n/a 0 1077
2005 52 31 5 991 7 n/a n/a 0 1086
2006 30 30 3 930 4 n/a n/a 0 997
2007 30 29 6 928 5 n/a n/a 0 998
2008 25 19 8 905 7 n/a n/a 0 964
2009 21 22 6 843 7 n/a n/a 0 899
2010 24 9 2 714 9 n/a n/a 0 758
2011 19 21 0 751 14 0 7 0 812
2012 29 21 0 770 10 0 7 0 837
2013 27 13 0 707 13 0 5 0 765
2014 32 27 1 777 17 1 10 0 865
2015 22 26 1 778 12 1 4 0 844
2016 24 21 2 773 12 2 1 0 835
2017 22 25 2 730 12 1 4 0 796
2018 22 26 5 683 10 1 4 0 751
2019 16 17 5 630 4 1 3 0 676
2020 15 18 5 653 7 0 5 0 703
2021 15 19 4 633 10 0 4 0 685
2022 13 25 3 651 6 1 4 0 703
2023 8 29 2 697 10 4 4 0 754
2024 12 32 2 661 9 0 6 0 722

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cartwright School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 765 37.0 20.6 n/a
1989 838 39.5 21.2 n/a
1990 853 38.5 22.1 n/a
1991 841 40.5 20.7 n/a
1992 951 41.5 22.9 n/a
1993 1004 43.5 23.1 n/a
1994 978 43.2 22.6 n/a
1995 1001 44.4 22.5 n/a
1996 1001 44.4 22.5 n/a
1997 1105 51.5 21.5 n/a
1998 1029 50.9 20.2 n/a
1999 1111 53.5 20.8 n/a
2000 1117 51.0 21.9 n/a
2001 1191 53.3 22.3 n/a
2002 1086 49.6 21.9 n/a
2003 1086 49.6 21.9 n/a
2004 1077 46.6 23.1 84.4
2005 1086 45.4 23.9 98.7
2006 997 48.4 20.6 92.8
2007 998 54.4 18.3 83.2
2008 964 55.0 17.5 80.8
2009 899 47.3 19.0 77.3
2010 758 41.7 18.1 78
2011 812 50.0 16.2 87.3
2012 837 n/a n/a 93.2
2013 765 44.6 17.1 99.6
2014 865 39.5 21.8 99.7
2015 844 39.0 21.6 0
2016 835 37.0 22.5 99.6
2017 796 39.6 20.0 99.6
2018 751 40.2 18.6 91.9
2019 676 34.9 19.3 91.9
2020 703 30.0 23.4 91.9
2021 685 34.0 20.1 n/a
2022 703 35.6 19.7 38
2023 754 32.0 23.5 60.9
2024 722 37.0 19.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cartwright School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 765 37.0 20.6 n/a
1989 838 39.5 21.2 n/a
1990 853 38.5 22.1 n/a
1991 841 40.5 20.7 n/a
1992 951 41.5 22.9 n/a
1993 1004 43.5 23.1 n/a
1994 978 43.2 22.6 n/a
1995 1001 44.4 22.5 n/a
1996 1001 44.4 22.5 n/a
1997 1105 51.5 21.5 n/a
1998 1029 50.9 20.2 n/a
1999 1111 53.5 20.8 n/a
2000 1117 51.0 21.9 n/a
2001 1191 53.3 22.3 n/a
2002 1086 49.6 21.9 n/a
2003 1086 49.6 21.9 n/a
2004 1077 46.6 23.1 84.4
2005 1086 45.4 23.9 98.7
2006 997 48.4 20.6 92.8
2007 998 54.4 18.3 83.2
2008 964 55.0 17.5 80.8
2009 899 47.3 19.0 77.3
2010 758 41.7 18.1 78
2011 812 50.0 16.2 87.3
2012 837 n/a n/a 93.2
2013 765 44.6 17.1 99.6
2014 865 39.5 21.8 99.7
2015 844 39.0 21.6 0
2016 835 37.0 22.5 99.6
2017 796 39.6 20.0 99.6
2018 751 40.2 18.6 91.9
2019 676 34.9 19.3 91.9
2020 703 30.0 23.4 91.9
2021 685 34.0 20.1 n/a
2022 703 35.6 19.7 38
2023 754 32.0 23.5 60.9
2024 722 37.0 19.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cartwright School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $581 (6.0%) $382 (4.0%) $1,544 (16.0%) $7,062 (73.1%) $1,631 (16.9%) $8,693 (90.0%) $9,657
2020 $750 (8.1%) $1,143 (12.3%) $2,642 (28.5%) $6,794 (73.2%) $590 (6.4%) $7,384 (79.6%) $9,276
2021 $1,394 (12.2%) $1,224 (10.7%) $4,011 (35.2%) $7,053 (61.9%) $1,732 (15.2%) $8,784 (77.0%) $11,402
2022 $3,677 (29.5%) $473 (3.8%) $7,828 (62.9%) $6,607 (53.1%) $1,696 (13.6%) $8,304 (66.7%) $12,454

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cartwright School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 913th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1229th of 1245 Elementary schools
 10.8%
Ranks 586th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 849th of 854 Middle schools
 2.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students676754
 11.5%
African American1729
 70.6%
American Indian410
 150%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic630697
 10.6%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White168
 50%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.9%60.9%
 31%


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Students who attend Cartwright School usually go on to attend:

High : Maryvale High School

Students at Cartwright School are 92% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% White, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 722 students attended Cartwright School.


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