Mountain Trail Middle School

2323 E Mountain Gate Pass
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 658 students in grades 7-8, Mountain Trail Middle School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mountain Trail Middle School's student population of 658 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
658 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Mountain Trail Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Trail Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#710 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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33%
32%
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41%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
27%
47%
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Black
4%
6%
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White
59%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain Trail Middle School's ranking?
Mountain Trail Middle School is ranked #710 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mountain Trail Middle School often compared to?
Mountain Trail Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Explorer Middle School, Pinnacle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mountain Trail Middle School?
658 students attend Mountain Trail Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mountain Trail Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Trail Middle School?
Mountain Trail Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Trail Middle School offer ?
Mountain Trail Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mountain Trail Middle School part of?
Mountain Trail Middle School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.

School Reviews

4   2/7/2022
Absolutely amazing school! Such a great community and MTMS gives so many opportunities for your education. All the teachers here are so unique and friendly. They not only help you out academically but emotionally as well. My time here at this school has been nothing but outstanding, and I will continue to grow knowing Mountain Trail Middle School are the roots, where it all started.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Former student
5   1/31/2022
Great school, both of my kids went to it and the teachers and staff are amazing. The principal is outside greeting students every morning and sending them out. Support is amazing. My kids loved this school.
- Posted by Parent - Vik
1   4/21/2020
I was a student at this middle school about 9 years ago and the time I spent at this school was certainly the worst time of my life. Hopefully, they have better staff now. But while I was here, I experienced substantial amounts of discrimination and antagonism. That was from both the students and the teachers. The time I spent anxiously staying home or sent to the office at school resulted in years of trauma, and trouble catching up with my education once I had left. I truly hope no other students have gone through or are going through what I went through at this school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - M

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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