Explorer Middle School

22401 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 713 students in grades 7-8, Explorer Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Explorer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Explorer Middle School's student population of 713 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
713 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Explorer Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Explorer Middle School is 0.42, 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)
#259 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
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57%
32%
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53%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
47%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
75%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
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 Explorer Middle School's ranking?
Explorer Middle School is ranked #259 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Explorer Middle School often compared to?
Explorer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Explorer Middle School?
713 students attend Explorer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Explorer Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explorer Middle School?
Explorer Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Explorer Middle School offer ?
Explorer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Explorer Middle School part of?

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4   1/19/2022
great school.
- Posted by Teacher - mrs stondono

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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