La Cima Middle School serves 432 students in grades 6-8.
La Cima 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 12% (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 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Cima Middle School's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
La Cima 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 La Cima Middle School is 0.48, 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
#1445 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
70%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
17%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
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 La Cima Middle School's ranking?
La Cima Middle School is ranked #1445 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend La Cima Middle School?
432 students attend La Cima Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of La Cima Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Cima Middle School?
La Cima Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does La Cima Middle School offer ?
La Cima Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is La Cima Middle School part of?
La Cima Middle School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District.
School Reviews
1 3/29/2020
I HATE IT HERE Y'ALL TEACHERS ARE SO MEAN AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO TEACH AND I GET BULLIED.
5 8/9/2010
Great school, nice teachers, lots of awards, parent involvement, and music, art, and more are available!
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