Picture Cortez Park Middle School as a public charter school in Phoenix, Arizona for students in grades 6–8. There are about 254 students at the school, which makes it a medium-sized place to learn that allows for individual attention. The school is part of the Imagine Schools system, which focuses on teaching basic skills, building character, and getting students ready for future academic success. The student body is diverse, and a lot of the students are from minority groups, which reflects the community. U.S. News says that 23% of students are good at math and 30% are good at reading, which means that students are better at English language arts than math. The amount of money spent on each student is in line with the average amount of money given to charter schools in the state. The school is close to neighborhoods where people live and has housing options that are easy to get to. Imagine Cortez Park Middle does well in reading and has a structured charter environment that lets students keep improving their academic skills, making it one of the desirable schools in Arizona