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#1580 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes

Middle School · Isaac Elementary District (4259) · Phoenix, AZ

An Isaac Elementary District (4259) middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3348 W MCDOWELL RD, Phoenix, AZ 85009

  • Math 6% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 14% proficient (2022)
  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$15,074
Chronic Absenteeism37.3%

Students at Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency6%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
14%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
16%
2019
Math
9%
ELA
16%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
13%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
13%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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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The neighborhood

Where Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • 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

$51,615

Median home value

$215,300

Median rent

$1,128/mo

College educated

7.2%

Homeownership

50.7%

Poverty rate

27.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Isaac Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.96–80.7 mi487Compare →
Vista College Prep Sueno ParkCharter · enrollment unverified7.05–81.2 mi508Compare →
Granada Elementary School-east CampusEnrollment path unverified3.44–83.2 mi696Compare →
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.46–83.4 mi197Compare →

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.

Isaac Elementary District (4259)

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#10 of 12
District spending per student
$15,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes is listed in Isaac Elementary District (4259); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes

Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes is a public middle school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Isaac Elementary District (4259), serving approximately 555 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,580 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes

What grades does Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes serve?

Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes?

Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes?

The student-teacher ratio at Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes rank in AZ?

Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes ranks #1,580 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes's MySchoolScout rating?

Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes a charter school?

No, Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes a Title I school?

No, Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
555
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.3%
Area population (ZIP 85009)
52,116
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
31.1
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 85009; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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