RAUL H. CASTRO MIDDLE SCHOOL

Raul H. Castro Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 855 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, Raul H. Castro Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Raul H. Castro Middle School, located in the Maryvale area of Phoenix, serves a diverse student population as part of the Cartwright School District. The school is named in honor of Raul H. Castro, who served as the first Mexican-American Governor of Arizona and was a dedicated advocate for education and public service. The campus is committed to providing a structured academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school, focusing on both foundational skills and personal development.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a supportive community culture aimed at fostering student engagement and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the Cartwright District, Raul H. Castro Middle School integrates technology into its curriculum and offers various extracurricular opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and build leadership skills. By prioritizing an inclusive environment, the school strives to empower its students to succeed as productive citizens within their local community and beyond.

For more information, contact Raul H. Castro Middle School at (623) 691-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2730 N. 79th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85035
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RAUL H. CASTRO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 855 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
855
Teachers:
41
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 855 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RAUL H. CASTRO MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
88.4%
Black or African American
5.3%
White
4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%
Two or more races
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.