Imagine Cortez Park Middle vs Palo Verde Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imagine Cortez Park Middle
Phoenix · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
252 students
Palo Verde Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 7–8
797 students
| Measure | Imagine Cortez Park Middle Phoenix, Arizona | Palo Verde Middle School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 203 | #162 of 203 |
| National rank | #13443 of 15,369 | #14397 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 252 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 26% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imagine Cortez Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 16.3).
- •Imagine Cortez Park Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 26%).
- •Imagine Cortez Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 24%).
- •Palo Verde Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 21.0).
- •Palo Verde Middle School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 252.
- •Imagine Cortez Park Middle is a charter school while Palo Verde Middle School is a public 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 Imagine Cortez Park Middle better than Palo Verde Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Imagine Cortez Park Middle ranks higher (21.9 vs 16.3 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 Imagine Cortez Park Middle and Palo Verde Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imagine Cortez Park Middle: 252. Palo Verde Middle School: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imagine Cortez Park Middle and Palo Verde Middle School rank in Arizona?
Imagine Cortez Park Middle is 128th of 203 and Palo Verde Middle School is 162nd of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).