Crane Middle School serves 618 students in grades 6-8.
Crane 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 21% (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 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 618 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crane Middle School's student population of 618 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crane 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 Crane Middle School is 0.24, 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
#1090 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
87%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Crane Middle School's ranking?
Crane Middle School is ranked #1090 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Crane Middle School often compared to?
Crane Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Crane Middle School?
618 students attend Crane Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Crane Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crane Middle School?
Crane Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crane Middle School offer ?
Crane Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Crane Middle School part of?
Crane Middle School is part of Crane Elementary District (4501) School District.
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