Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Vista College Prep - Maryvale ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher 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-8
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista College Prep - Maryvale's student population of 414 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Vista College Prep - Maryvale 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 Vista College Prep - Maryvale is 0.23, 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
#1224 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Hispanic
87%
49%
Black
10%
6%
White
2%
33%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
59%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista College Prep - Maryvale's ranking?
Vista College Prep - Maryvale is ranked #1224 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vista College Prep - Maryvale?
414 students attend Vista College Prep - Maryvale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Vista College Prep - Maryvale students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vista College Prep - Maryvale?
Vista College Prep - Maryvale has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vista College Prep - Maryvale offer ?
Vista College Prep - Maryvale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vista College Prep - Maryvale part of?
Vista College Prep - Maryvale is part of Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) School District.
In what neighborhood is Vista College Prep - Maryvale located?
Vista College Prep - Maryvale is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 64 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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