Cactus Wren Elementary School vs Imagine Cortez Park Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cactus Wren Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades K–6
413 students
Imagine Cortez Park Middle
Phoenix · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
252 students
| Measure | Cactus Wren Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona | Imagine Cortez Park Middle Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #789 of 1,136 | #128 of 203 |
| National rank | #41254 of 50,301 | #13443 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 35% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cactus Wren Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 21.9).
- •Imagine Cortez Park Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 24%).
- •Cactus Wren Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •Cactus Wren Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 21.0).
- •Cactus Wren Elementary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 252.
- •Cactus Wren Elementary School is a public school while Imagine Cortez Park Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cactus Wren Elementary School better than Imagine Cortez Park Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cactus Wren Elementary School ranks higher (25.7 vs 21.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cactus Wren Elementary School and Imagine Cortez Park Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Wren Elementary School: 413. Imagine Cortez Park Middle: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Wren Elementary School and Imagine Cortez Park Middle rank in Arizona?
Cactus Wren Elementary School is 789th of 1,136 and Imagine Cortez Park Middle is 128th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).