Vulture Peak Middle School

920 South Vulture Mine Rd.
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 148 students in grades 4-8, Vulture Peak 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Vulture Peak Middle School's student population of 148 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
148 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Vulture Peak 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 Vulture Peak Middle School is 0.56, 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)
#870 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
32%
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30-34%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
41%
47%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
53%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Vulture Peak Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
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 Vulture Peak Middle School's ranking?
Vulture Peak Middle School is ranked #870 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Vulture Peak Middle School often compared to?
Vulture Peak Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Congress Elementary School, Vista Del Sur Accelerated by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vulture Peak Middle School?
148 students attend Vulture Peak Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Vulture Peak Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vulture Peak Middle School?
Vulture Peak Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vulture Peak Middle School offer ?
Vulture Peak Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Vulture Peak Middle School part of?
Vulture Peak Middle School is part of Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Last Day of School End of Second Semester
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5   9/12/2011
i like the school it is the best school i have ever gone to
- Posted by Student/Alumni - stefa

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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