Maricopa Wells Middle School
- Maricopa Wells Middle School serves 517 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- 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 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 59%.
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 517 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 517 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Maricopa Wells Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,842 schools in Arizona (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Maricopa Wells Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1633 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | 9% | 4% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 44% |
| Black | 13% | 5% |
| White | 39% | 41% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 11% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Maricopa Unified School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Maricopa Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Maricopa Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Maricopa Cavit - Maricopa Unified High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 1 students
0.0 miles
45012 W. Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85239
(520)568-5100 0.0 9-12 1 - Maricopa Maricopa Elementary School Grades: PK-7 | 762 students
0.0 miles
18150 N. Alterra Pkwy.
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520)568-5160 0.0 PK-7 762 - Maricopa Maricopa High School Grades: 6-12 | 1927 students
0.0 miles
45012 W. Honeycutt Ave.
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520)568-8100 0.0 6-12 1927 - Maricopa Santa Cruz Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 460 students
0.0 miles
19845 N. Costa Del Sol Rd.
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520)568-5170 0.0 PK-6 460 - Maricopa Camino Montessori Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 65 students
0.4 miles
44301 West Maricopa/casa Grand
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520)868-6145 0.4 K-4 65
School Reviews
| 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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