Blue Ridge Middle School (Closed 2018)

3050 North Porter Mountain Roa
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 498 students in grades 4-6, Blue Ridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
498 students

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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(16-17)
32%
42%
(16-17)
35%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1

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American Indian
22%
5%

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Asian
1%
3%

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Hispanic
26%
49%

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Black
1%
6%

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White
47%
33%

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Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
53%
0.67

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Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
41%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%

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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average).
How many students attend Blue Ridge Middle School?
498 students attend Blue Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Blue Ridge Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Ridge Middle School?
Blue Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge Middle School offer ?
Blue Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Blue Ridge Middle School part of?
Blue Ridge Middle School is part of Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397).

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