Serving 678 students in grades 6-8, Mount Elden Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Elden Middle School serves the western part of Flagstaff, AZ, encompassing an extensive area of approximately 2,740 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with some living as far as 59.4 miles away from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Elden Middle School's student population of 678 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
678 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Elden Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Elden Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1360 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
34%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.1%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Elden Middle School's ranking?
Mount Elden Middle School is ranked #1360 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mount Elden Middle School often compared to?
Mount Elden Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sinagua Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mount Elden Middle School?
678 students attend Mount Elden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Mount Elden Middle School students are American Indian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Elden Middle School?
Mount Elden Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mount Elden Middle School offer ?
Mount Elden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Elden Middle School part of?
Mount Elden Middle School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192).
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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