Serving 250 students in grades 4-8, Fountain Hills Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fountain Hills Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Fountain Hills, AZ, encompassing approximately 24.7 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 5.8 miles and the furthest edge located 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fountain Hills Middle School's student population of 250 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 29-year historical data
School Rankings
Fountain Hills Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fountain Hills Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 29-year historical data
American Indian
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
57%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fountain Hills Middle School's ranking?
Fountain Hills Middle School is ranked #667 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Fountain Hills Middle School often compared to?
Fountain Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Choice Learning Academy, Arizona Connections Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Fountain Hills Middle School?
250 students attend Fountain Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Fountain Hills Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 8% 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 Fountain Hills Middle School?
Fountain Hills Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fountain Hills Middle School offer ?
Fountain Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fountain Hills Middle School part of?
Fountain Hills Middle School is part of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247).
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