Below Average
#1695 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Charles W. Harris School
Elementary School · Cartwright Elementary District (4282) · Phoenix, AZ
A Cartwright Elementary District (4282) elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2252 N 55TH AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85035
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charles W. Harris School score 13% 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 9 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 Charles W. Harris 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 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$57,790
Median home value
$244,300
Median rent
$1,390/mo
College educated
10.1%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Math and Science Desert SkyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 1,354 | Compare → |
| Byron A. Barry SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK | 0.6 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Cartwright SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 722 | Compare → |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 463 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #13 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
Charles W. Harris School is listed in Cartwright Elementary District (4282); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles W. Harris School
Charles W. Harris School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282), serving approximately 870 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,695 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles W. Harris School
What grades does Charles W. Harris School serve?
Charles W. Harris School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Charles W. Harris School?
Charles W. Harris School has an enrollment of approximately 870 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles W. Harris School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles W. Harris School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles W. Harris School rank in AZ?
Charles W. Harris School ranks #1,695 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Charles W. Harris School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles W. Harris School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Charles W. Harris School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles W. Harris School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Charles W. Harris School a charter school?
No, Charles W. Harris School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles W. Harris School a Title I school?
No, Charles W. Harris School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 870
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (623) 691-4800
- Area population (ZIP 85035)
- 52,002
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 27.2
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 85035; 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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