Mount Elden Middle School

3223 N 4th St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 757 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 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). 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 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 757 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mount Elden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mount Elden Middle School's student population of 757 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
757 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Mount Elden Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1323 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mount Elden Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mount Elden Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mount Elden Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
30%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
30%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
34%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mount Elden Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mount Elden Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Mount Elden Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mount Elden Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mount Elden Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #1323 out of 1,956 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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?
757 students attend Mount Elden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Mount Elden Middle School students are White, 30% of students are American Indian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 16:1, 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
What school district is Mount Elden Middle School part of?
Mount Elden Middle School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192) School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break
October 11, 2024 (Friday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break Holiday
March 10, 2025 (Monday)

School Reviews

5   4/22/2008
It is awsome!This is the best middle school you will ever hear about. It has, woods class, food, swiming, dance and soooooo many sports! Go here if you want to get a good education while having a blast!
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 757 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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