Midtown Primary School

Midtown Primary School is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Midtown area of Phoenix, Arizona. With a total enrollment of 108 students, the school faces significant challenges in academic performance and socioeconomic factors that contribute to its low state-wide ranking and rating.

Midtown Primary School has a predominantly Hispanic student population (49.07%), with smaller percentages of African American (16.67%), White (14.81%), Asian (9.26%), and other racial groups. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is well below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades. Only 12% of 3rd-grade students and 34% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 41% and 45%, respectively. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates were 24% for 3rd-graders and 20% for 4th-graders, compared to state averages of 43% and 39%.

The school's challenges are further compounded by a high percentage (84.26%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic disadvantages within the student population. While the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, it may not be sufficient to overcome the barriers faced by the community it serves. Midtown Primary School has also seen a steady decline in its state-wide ranking over the past few years, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the school's academic and socioeconomic challenges.