Cartwright Elementary District (4282) School District
School District · Phoenix, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
22
16 elem, 4 mid
Enrollment
13,720
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
22
16 elem, 4 mid
Enrollment
13,720
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#89 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,949
+$773 vs Arizona median
District size
13,720 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Cartwright Elementary District (4282) ranks #89 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Cartwright Elementary District (4282)'s schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy (8.1/10), Holiday Park School (7.7/10), and Tomahawk School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +34.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cartwright Elementary District (4282) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Holiday Park School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Tomahawk School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Justine Spitalny Ste3am School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Sunset School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Frank Borman School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | John F. Long | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Peralta School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Charles W. Harris School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
Cartwright Elementary District (4282) is a Phoenix, Arizona school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 13,720 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.9:1. District-level spending was $11,949 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Cartwright Elementary District (4282) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Cartwright Elementary District (4282) students show an average math proficiency of 30.3% and ELA proficiency of 33.4%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Cartwright Elementary District (4282), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cartwright Elementary District (4282) with test data.
Schools in Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
22 schoolsElementary Schools16
Middle Schools4
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Phoenix
- Total Enrollment
- 13,720
- Teachers (FTE)
- 688
- District spending per student
- $11,949NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
Cartwright Elementary District (4282) has 22 schools in total — 16 elementary, 4 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
The average composite rating for Cartwright Elementary District (4282) is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
Cartwright Elementary District (4282)'s district-level spending was $11,949 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cartwright Elementary District (4282) is 19.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy is the highest-rated school in Cartwright Elementary District (4282) with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
Across schools in Cartwright Elementary District (4282) with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cartwright Elementary District (4282) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Cartwright Elementary District (4282) has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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