Serving 209 students in grades Kindergarten-12, New World Educational Center 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
New World Educational Center's student population of 209 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
New World Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New World Educational Center is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1323 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
75%
49%
Black
14%
6%
White
2%
33%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥50%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New World Educational Center's ranking?
New World Educational Center is ranked #1323 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of New World Educational Center?
The graduation rate of New World Educational Center is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend New World Educational Center?
209 students attend New World Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of New World Educational Center students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New World Educational Center?
New World Educational Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does New World Educational Center offer ?
New World Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New World Educational Center part of?
New World Educational Center is part of New World Educational Center (78882) School District.
In what neighborhood is New World Educational Center located?
New World Educational Center is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
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