Fountain Hills Middle School serves 426 students in grades 4-8.
Fountain Hills Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (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 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fountain Hills Middle School's student population of 426 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fountain Hills Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Fountain Hills Middle School is 0.60, 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
#680 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
18%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
59%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
9%
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 Fountain Hills Middle School's ranking?
Fountain Hills Middle School is ranked #680 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Fountain Hills Middle School?
426 students attend Fountain Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Fountain Hills Middle School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 17:1, which is equal to 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
What school district is Fountain Hills Middle School part of?
Fountain Hills Middle School is part of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District.
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