Barcelona Middle School
Tel:
(623)842-8616
- Barcelona Middle School serves 761 students in grades 4-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Barcelona 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
- Barcelona Middle School's student population of 761 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-8 |
| Total Students | 761 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Barcelona Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Barcelona Middle School is 0.47, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1617 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 71% | 45% |
| Black | 15% | 5% |
| White | 9% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alhambra Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Barcelona Middle School is Rcb Medical Arts Academy (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rcb Medical Arts Academy (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Catalina Ventura School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
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- Phoenix Rcb Medical Arts Academy Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 240 students
0.6 miles
6049 N. 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602)973-6018 0.6 7-12 240 - Phoenix Catalina Ventura School Grades: K-8 | 1139 students
0.7 miles
6331 W. 39th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602)841-7445 0.7 K-8 1139 - Glendale Carol G. Peck Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 623 students
0.9 miles
5810 N. 49th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623)842-3889 0.9 K-3 623 - Glendale Melvin E Sine School Grades: PK-8 | 790 students
0.9 miles
4932 W. Myrtle Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623)237-4002 0.9 PK-8 790 - Phoenix Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 407 students
1.1 miles
3660 West Glendale Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602)242-3442 1.1 9-12 407
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