Cortez Park Charter Middle School Inc.

Cortez Park Charter Middle School Inc. operates a single public charter middle school, Imagine Cortez Park Middle, which serves grades 6-8 in Phoenix, Arizona. With a total enrollment of 270 students, the school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students and significant representation from Asian and African American students.

Academically, Imagine Cortez Park Middle faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling well below the statewide averages. For example, only 30% of 6th graders, 25% of 7th graders, and 31% of 8th graders are proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 43%, 41%, and 35%, respectively. Similarly, the school's Mathematics proficiency rates range from 20% to 26%, compared to the state averages of 27% to 31%. Additionally, the school's 8th grade Science proficiency rate of 16% is significantly lower than the statewide average of 27%.

Further, the school serves a predominantly low-income community, with 91.48% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty level may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school. Despite these concerns, the data set does not provide additional context or information about the school's history, programs, or initiatives, which could offer valuable insights into the factors influencing its performance.