Maricopa Wells Middle School
Maricopa Wells Middle School serves 851 students in grades 6-8.
Maricopa Wells 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Maricopa Wells Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Maricopa Wells Middle School's student population of 851 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 851 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Maricopa Wells Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Maricopa Wells Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1586 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 8% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 45% |
| Black | 14% | 5% |
| White | 34% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Maricopa Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Maricopa Wells Middle School is Cavit - Maricopa Unified (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Maricopa High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Maricopa Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Maricopa Cavit - Maricopa Unified Vocational School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-1210
0.0 miles
45012 W. Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85239
(520) 568-5100 0 9-12 n/a - Maricopa Maricopa Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 32%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 668 students10
0.0 miles
18150 N. Alterra Pkwy.
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-5160 0 PK-6 668 - Maricopa Maricopa High School Math: 26% | Reading: 27%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 2,058 students10
0.0 miles
45012 W. Honeycutt Ave.
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100 0 6-12 2,058 - Maricopa Santa Cruz Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 403 students10
0.0 miles
19845 N. Costa Del Sol Rd.
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5170 0 PK-6 403 - Maricopa Holsteiner Agricultural School Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 48 students10
0.4 miles
44400 West Honeycutt Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-8620 0.4 K-6 48
School Reviews
| 3 Most of the students and teachers I've had throughout my life in Maricopa wells are bad, not friendly and mostly bullies. When I study there I got bully easily. Most of the students start fights. Their education always is low because the students are not good at their academics. The teachers I had there are horrible there not evenly very nice to me. When I got bullied they didn't do anything to suspend them, they would get always from them. The teacher treated me very badly and very mean. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Aaron |
| 5 This is the best school I have went to so far.Teachers are so nice. - Posted by Student/Alumni - student |
| 5 This school is so nice .everyone is so nice - Posted by Student/Alumni - studant |
| 4 I love the school! I am a student in 8th grade. I have been at maricopa wells for three years now. The only problem I have with it is that during lunch people love to cut you in line, and blast inapropriate music, and the schedule which changed from the years in the past. Other wise it's an amazing school. And if your child has anxiety about school put the child in 20+1. I have been in 20+1 since 6th grade. It helps a lot with anxiety. 20+1 is my home away from home. My family. I trust them, and we work together. It helps with the stress of school - Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous |
| 1 Terrible school. Fights every day and students that are allowed to get away with bullying, disrespecting, and fighting. Classroom environments are chaotic which has takes away from those who WANT to learn. My daughter has anxiety every day at this school. Can't wait to take her out. Teachers do not communicate or answer emails (their preferred way to communicate) - Posted by Parent - Ha |
| 5 I really like this school ! Ive been here for three years and have always enjoyed it. From our dances to our classes, its overall a fun school. Being that it is an outdoor campus it gives us a certain feel of freedom which is something all schools should have. And if a student is getting bad grades you cant blame it on the school , its all in then studnent . You cant help a studnet that doesnt want help right?Ultimately loooove this school. Come check it out :) - Posted by Student/Alumni - srlon |
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