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Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts
Middle School · Cartwright Elementary District (4282) · Phoenix, AZ
A Cartwright Elementary District (4282) middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2730 N 79TH AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85035
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts score 8% 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 6 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pan-american Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,170 | Compare → |
| Estrella Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 693 | Compare → |
| Imagine Desert West MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.1 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Westland SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 195 | 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.
Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #22 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
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts is listed in Cartwright Elementary District (4282); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts is a public middle school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282), serving approximately 539 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,979 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts
What grades does Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts serve?
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts?
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts rank in AZ?
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts ranks #1,979 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts a charter school?
No, Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts a Title I school?
No, Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 539
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.5%
- Phone
- (623) 691-5300
- Area population (ZIP 85035)
- 52,002
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 27.2
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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