Serving 733 students in grades 5-8, Royal Palm 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Royal Palm Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Royal Palm Middle School's student population of 733 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
733 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Royal Palm Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Royal Palm Middle School is 0.58, 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
#1205 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
62%
47%
Black
13%
6%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Palm Middle School's ranking?
Royal Palm Middle School is ranked #1205 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Royal Palm Middle School often compared to?
Royal Palm Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Meadows 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 32% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Royal Palm Middle School?
733 students attend Royal Palm Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Royal Palm Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Royal Palm Middle School?
Royal Palm Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to 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
What school district is Royal Palm Middle School part of?
Royal Palm Middle School is part of Washington Elementary School District (4260).
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