Summary:
The Cartwright Elementary District in Phoenix, Arizona, encompasses 18 elementary schools serving grades pre-kindergarten through 8th. While the district as a whole is ranked 262 out of 289 districts in the state and rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, a few schools stand out as potential bright spots within the district.
Sunset School ranks 502 out of 909 Arizona elementary schools and is rated 2 out of 5 stars, the highest in the district. It demonstrates strong performance across several grade levels in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, often exceeding the district and state averages. Similarly, John F. Long ranks 586 out of 909 and is also rated 2 out of 5 stars, with particularly high proficiency rates in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Holiday Park School, ranking 701 out of 909 and rated 1 out of 5 stars, shows promise with solid performance in several grade levels, especially in 4th and 6th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics.
However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with most schools underperforming compared to state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Three schools, Frank Borman, Charles W. Harris, and Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy, have a concerning 5.2% dropout rate, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the district's spending per student, ranging from $11,630 to $13,895 with an average of $12,458, is slightly below the state average, suggesting potential inequities in resource allocation that may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by many of the schools.
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