Serving 713 students in grades 7-8, Explorer Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Explorer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Explorer Middle School's student population of 713 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
713 students
![This chart displays total students of Explorer Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Explorer Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/3000/3012/explorer-middle-school-chart-bg0xEh6.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Explorer Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Explorer Middle School is 0.42, 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
#265 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Explorer Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Explorer Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/3000/3012/explorer-middle-school-chart-nhXld5.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
35%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Explorer Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Explorer Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/3000/3012/explorer-middle-school-chart-5SOp4j.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Explorer Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Explorer Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/3000/3012/explorer-middle-school-chart-XlfwZw.png)
American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Explorer Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Explorer Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/3000/3012/explorer-middle-school-chart-EG4OEt.png)
Black
2%
6%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Explorer Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Explorer Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/3000/3012/explorer-middle-school-chart-b42WL8C.png)
White
75%
35%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Explorer Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Explorer Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/3000/3012/explorer-middle-school-chart-b42WL8U.png)
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Explorer Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Explorer Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/3000/3012/explorer-middle-school-chart-b2CrU5K.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Explorer Middle School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Explorer Middle School.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/3000/3012/explorer-middle-school-chart-MfioNV.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/3000/3012/explorer-middle-school-chart-T3LEW7.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Explorer Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Explorer Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/3000/3012/explorer-middle-school-chart-birc5ms.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
9%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Explorer Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Explorer Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/3000/3012/explorer-middle-school-chart-ZbKodu.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Explorer Middle School's ranking?
Explorer Middle School is ranked #265 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Explorer Middle School often compared to?
Explorer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise Middle School, Mountain Trail Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Explorer Middle School?
713 students attend Explorer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Explorer Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explorer Middle School?
Explorer Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Explorer Middle School offer ?
Explorer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Explorer Middle School part of?
Explorer Middle School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Explorer Middle School located?
Explorer Middle School is located in the Desert View Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 7 other public schools located in Desert View Village.
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