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#1894 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy
Elementary School · Cartwright Elementary District (4282) · Phoenix, AZ
A Cartwright Elementary District (4282) elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4308 N 51ST AVE STE 102, Phoenix, AZ 85031
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,641
Median home value
$240,300
Median rent
$1,503/mo
College educated
7.7%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartwright Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK | 0.4 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Eagle College Prep MaryvaleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| John F. LongEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 614 | Compare → |
| Alhambra Preschool AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK | 0.5 mi | 126 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #18 of 22
- District spending per student
- $11,949NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy is listed in Cartwright Elementary District (4282); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282), serving approximately 598 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,894 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy
What grades does Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy serve?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy rank in AZ?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy ranks #1,894 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy a charter school?
No, Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 598
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (623) 691-1900
- Area population (ZIP 85031)
- 30,681
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85031; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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