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Cortina Elementary School

19680 S 188TH ST, QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142

Top 10% School in Arizona

Ranked 40 of 246 in Arizona

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About Cortina Elementary School

Cortina Elementary School in Queen Creek, AZ, serves students in grades Pre-K through 8 and is part of the respected Higley Unified School District. The school is known for strong academics and community support. According to state data, about 62% of students are at or above proficiency in math, which is well above the Arizona state average of 35%. The student-teacher ratio is approximately 17:1, allowing for individual attention and effective learning.

Nearby Higley High School has notable alumni such as baseball player Tyler Stephenson and track athlete Brandon Blake. Bridges Elementary (58% math proficiency) and Coronado Elementary (55%) are two other nearby schools that do well.

Families moving to Queen Creek will find affordable housing. Three-bedroom rentals cost an average of $2,200 per month. This makes Cortina Elementary a great place to live and go to school.

Cortina Elementary School Contact Information

Address

19680 S 188TH ST, QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142

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Phone

(480) 279-7800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 62% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
778
Total Students
$61446
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 40 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Cortina Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 70.2%
Asian 1.6%
Hispanic 18.1%
Black 2.7%
Two+ Races 7.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
70.2%
Asian
1.6%
Hispanic
18.1%
Black
2.7%
Two+ Races
7.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 778
48.1%
374 Female
51.9%
404 Male

Student Population

778 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Cortina Elementary School recently launched a “Rad Dadz” PTO program, encouraging fathers to participate in school events and student activities.

FAQ

Q1. What is the school’s focus besides academics?

Ans. Cortina emphasizes leadership, respect, and social-emotional learning.

Q2. Are transportation services available?

Ans. Yes, district buses are available for eligible students.

Q3. What meals are provided at school?

Ans. The school offers healthy breakfast and lunch options daily.

Q4. Does Cortina Elementary have sports activities?

Ans. Yes, students can participate in soccer, basketball, and track programs.

Q5. How safe is the school campus?

Ans. The school maintains secure entrances, visitor check-ins, and regular safety drills

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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