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Palm Lane vs. Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School

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School Overview

School
Palm Lane
2043 N 64th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85035
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School
7960 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Palm Lane ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 713 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
643 students
713 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palm Lane over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palm Lane.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palm Lane over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palm Lane with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1463 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#1290 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palm Lane, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
22%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Lane who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Lane who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Palm Lane by grade.
This chart displays the students of Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
35
Kindergarten Students
81
68
Grade 1 Students
73
83
Grade 2 Students
67
101
Grade 3 Students
103
121
Grade 4 Students
97
115
Grade 5 Students
93
88
Grade 6 Students
92
102

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Palm Lane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palm Lane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
90%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palm Lane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palm Lane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palm Lane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palm Lane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.19
0.14
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palm Lane, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palm Lane, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
(22-23 School Year Data)
11%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palm Lane, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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