Chaparral 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 33% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 79%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
704 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)33%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)56%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(14-15)1%
5%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)84%
45%
Black
(14-15)7%
5%
White
(14-15)8%
40%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
74%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AZ state average).
How many students attend Chaparral Middle School?
704 students attend Chaparral Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Chaparral Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Chaparral Middle School part of?
Chaparral Middle School is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407).
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