Serving 524 students in grades 6-8, Western Valley Middle School 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 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Valley Middle School's student population of 524 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Western Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Valley Middle School is 0.29, 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
#1874 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
84%
48%
Black
10%
6%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Valley Middle School's ranking?
Western Valley Middle School is ranked #1874 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Western Valley Middle School often compared to?
Western Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Maria Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Western Valley Middle School?
524 students attend Western Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Western Valley Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Valley Middle School?
Western Valley Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Western Valley Middle School offer ?
Western Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Western Valley Middle School part of?
Western Valley Middle School is part of Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District.
In what neighborhood is Western Valley Middle School located?
Western Valley Middle School is located in the Estrella Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Estrella Village.
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