Royal Palm Middle School
Royal Palm Middle School serves 606 students in grades 5-8.
Royal Palm 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Royal Palm Middle School's student population of 606 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Royal Palm Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Royal Palm Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1684 out of 2120 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
63%
46%
Black
11%
6%
White
13%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Royal Palm Middle School?
606 students attend Royal Palm Middle School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
63% of Royal Palm Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Royal Palm Middle School?
Royal Palm Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Royal Palm Middle School offer ?
Royal Palm Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
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