Serving 756 students in grades 7-8, Mountain Sky 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 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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: 756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Sky Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mountain Sky Middle School's student population of 756 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Sky 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 Sky Middle School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#927 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
42%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Sky Middle School's ranking?
Mountain Sky Middle School is ranked #927 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mountain Sky Middle School?
756 students attend Mountain Sky Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Mountain Sky Middle School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Sky Middle School?
Mountain Sky Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Sky Middle School offer ?
Mountain Sky Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mountain Sky Middle School part of?
Mountain Sky Middle School is part of Washington Elementary School District (4260).
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