Serving 236 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Vista College Preparatory - Hadley 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 20-24% (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%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley's student population of 236 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2013
School Rankings
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley 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 Preparatory - Hadley is 0.35, 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
#1190 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
79%
48%
Black
17%
6%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista College Preparatory - Hadley's ranking?
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley is ranked #1190 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Vista College Preparatory - Hadley often compared to?
Vista College Preparatory - Hadleyis often viewed alongside schools like Lowell Elementary School, Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School, Paul Dunbar Lawrence School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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).
How many students attend Vista College Preparatory - Hadley?
236 students attend Vista College Preparatory - Hadley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Vista College Preparatory - Hadley students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Vista College Preparatory - Hadley offer ?
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vista College Preparatory - Hadley part of?
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley is part of Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) School District.
In what neighborhood is Vista College Preparatory - Hadley located?
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley is located in the Central City South neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 5 other public schools located in Central City South.
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