Estrella Middle School

www.csd83.org/Estrella

810 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Estrella Middle School is a public school serving grades 6–8 as part of the Cartwright School District in Phoenix, Arizona. Located on North 75th Avenue, the school operates within a district committed to providing a supportive and rigorous academic environment for a diverse student population. The school emphasizes foundational learning while preparing students for the transition to high school, focusing on core curriculum subjects alongside various extracurricular opportunities designed to foster student engagement and personal growth.

As part of the Cartwright School District, Estrella Middle School benefits from a centralized administrative support system that prioritizes community involvement and family communication. The school’s digital presence through the district’s official website serves as a primary hub for parents and guardians to access academic calendars, school policies, and updates on campus events. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and collaborative partnerships, the school strives to create a structured educational experience that meets the specific needs of the students in the surrounding Phoenix community.

810

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Estrella Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	755
Black	29
Asian	4
Two or More	5
American Indian	3

Hispanic
755 (93.2 %)
Black
29 (3.6 %)
White
14 (1.7 %)
Two or More
5 (0.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
Phone:	(623)691-5400
Website:	http://www.csd83.org/Estrella
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	810
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 393

Grade 8 351