Average
#1301 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Catalina Ventura School
Elementary School · Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Phoenix, AZ
An Alhambra Elementary District (4280) elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
6331 W. 39th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85019
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Catalina Ventura School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Catalina Ventura School 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
Powered by
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
$58,767
Median home value
$255,700
Median rent
$1,342/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
52.1%
Poverty rate
26.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia Newcomer SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Global Academy of PhoenixEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| St Louis the King SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Barcelona Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 873 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alhambra Elementary District (4280)
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #6 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Catalina Ventura School is listed in Alhambra Elementary District (4280); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Catalina Ventura School
Catalina Ventura School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Alhambra Elementary District (4280), serving approximately 886 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,301 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Catalina Ventura School
What grades does Catalina Ventura School serve?
Catalina Ventura School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Catalina Ventura School?
Catalina Ventura School has an enrollment of approximately 886 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catalina Ventura School?
The student-teacher ratio at Catalina Ventura School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Catalina Ventura School rank in AZ?
Catalina Ventura School ranks #1,301 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Catalina Ventura School's MySchoolScout rating?
Catalina Ventura School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Catalina Ventura School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Catalina Ventura School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Catalina Ventura School a charter school?
No, Catalina Ventura School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Catalina Ventura School a Title I school?
No, Catalina Ventura School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 886
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.9%
- Phone
- (602) 841-7445
- Area population (ZIP 85019)
- 26,974
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 85019; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.