Serving 71 students in grades 6-8, Maricopa Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maricopa Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Maricopa school district, covering approximately 341.3 square miles. The zone is located in Maricopa, CA, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 13.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maricopa Middle School's student population of 71 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maricopa Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maricopa Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8974 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
35%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maricopa Middle School's ranking?
Maricopa Middle School is ranked #8974 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Maricopa Middle School?
71 students attend Maricopa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Maricopa Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maricopa Middle School?
Maricopa Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maricopa Middle School offer ?
Maricopa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Maricopa Middle School part of?
Maricopa Middle School is part of Maricopa Unified School District.
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