Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep vs Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
650 students
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students
| Measure | Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep Phoenix, Arizona | Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 203 | #202 of 203 |
| National rank | #14808 of 15,369 | #15327 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 650 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 11% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.0 vs 4.3).
- •Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep does better on math proficiency (24% vs 11%).
- •Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.7).
- •Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep is the larger school with 650 students compared with 545.
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 Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep better than Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep ranks higher (13.0 vs 4.3 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 Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep and Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep: 650. Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep and Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts rank in Arizona?
Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep is 172nd of 203 and Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts is 202nd of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).