Amphitheater Middle School serves 627 students in grades 6-8.
Amphitheater Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amphitheater Middle School's student population of 627 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amphitheater Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Amphitheater Middle School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1734 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
65%
47%
Black
12%
6%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Amphitheater Middle School's ranking?
Amphitheater Middle School is ranked #1734 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Amphitheater Middle School?
627 students attend Amphitheater Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Amphitheater Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amphitheater Middle School?
Amphitheater Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amphitheater Middle School offer ?
Amphitheater Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Amphitheater Middle School part of?
Amphitheater Middle School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District.
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