At a glance
Reported students
252
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
252
Imagine Cortez Park Middle: 252 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
21:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 263
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 26.3:1
What the reported data says about Imagine Cortez Park Middle
Imagine Cortez Park Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Phoenix. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Cortez Park Charter Middle School Inc. (79988). NCES reports 252 students for 2024–25.
Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21:1, above the Arizona median of 18.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (53.2%) and Asian (26.2%). English learners represent 27.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Imagine Cortez Park Middle
- 1How do the reported 21:1 student–teacher ratio and 12 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 27.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.2%
- Hispanic53.2%
- Black14.3%
- Asian26.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Imagine Cortez Park Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde Middle School Middle · Washington Elementary School District (4260) | 07–08 | 797 | 1.4 mi |
| Cholla Middle School Middle · Washington Elementary School District (4260) | 05–08 | 681 | 1.8 mi |
| Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle Middle · Charter · Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) | 05–08 | 188 | 2 mi |
| Royal Palm Middle School Middle · Washington Elementary School District (4260) | 05–08 | 465 | 2 mi |
| Pensar Academy Middle · Charter · Pensar Academy (92972) | 04–08 | 203 | 3 mi |
| Sevilla Elementary School-West Campus Middle · Alhambra Elementary District (4280) | 04–08 | 666 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Imagine Cortez Park Middle
What grades does Imagine Cortez Park Middle serve?
Imagine Cortez Park Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cortez Park Charter Middle School Inc. (79988).
How many students attend Imagine Cortez Park Middle?
Imagine Cortez Park Middle reported 252 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 263 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Imagine Cortez Park Middle?
The calculated ratio is 21:1, based on 252 students and 12 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Imagine Cortez Park Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Imagine Cortez Park Middle is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Imagine Cortez Park Middle in?
Imagine Cortez Park Middle is part of Cortez Park Charter Middle School Inc. (79988), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Imagine Cortez Park Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Palo Verde Middle School (1.4 mi), Cholla Middle School (1.8 mi), Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.