Andalucia Middle School
Andalucia Middle School serves 1,102 students in grades 4-8.
Andalucia 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Andalucia Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Andalucia Middle School's student population of 1,102 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-8 |
| Total Students | 1,102 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Andalucia Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Andalucia Middle School is 0.29, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1798 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 84% | 45% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alhambra Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Andalucia Middle School is West-mec - Central Campus (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is James W. Rice Primary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix James W. Rice Primary School Math: 29% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 794 students10
0.2 miles
4530 W. Campbell Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8420 0.2 PK-3 794 - Phoenix Bret R. Tarver Math: 37% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 705 students10
0.5 miles
4308 N. 51st Avenue, Suite 102
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4000 0.5 K-5 705 - Glendale West-mec - Central Campus Vocational School Grades: 9-12 | 13 students
0.6 miles
6997 N Glen Harbord Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 873-1860 0.6 9-12 13 - Tonopah West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School Vocational School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-1210
0.6 miles
38201 W. Indian School Road
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623) 873-1860 0.6 7-12 n/a - Phoenix Liberty Traditional Charter School Charter School
Math: 37% | Reading: 24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 321 students10
0.7 miles
4027 N. 45th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 442-8791 0.7 K-8 321
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