How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Imagine Cortez Park Middle | Palo Verde Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 252 | 797 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.8% | 80.0% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Imagine Cortez Park Middle | Palo Verde Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $8,700 | $12,008 |
| District | Cortez Park Charter Middle School Inc. (79988) | Washington Elementary School District 6 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Imagine Cortez Park Middle | Palo Verde Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.2% | 10.0% |
| African American | 14.3% | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53.2% | 65.0% |
| Asian | 26.2% | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.8% | 2.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Imagine Cortez Park Middle | Palo Verde Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 526:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.4% | 58.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 11 | 235 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.