Royal Palm Middle School
Tel:
(602)347-3200
- Royal Palm Middle School serves 708 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Royal Palm Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Royal Palm Middle School's student population of 708 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 708 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Royal Palm Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Royal Palm Middle School is 0.56, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1356 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 9% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 45% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 17% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washington Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Royal Palm Middle School is Asdb/phoenix Day School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bennett Academy - Venture Site (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Richard E Miller School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Richard E Miller School Grades: K-5 | 570 students
0.3 miles
2021 West Alice
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602)347-3000 0.3 K-5 570 - Phoenix Bennett Academy - Venture Site Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 82 students
0.6 miles
1535 W. Dunlap Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602)242-4220 0.6 K-7 82 - Phoenix Asdb/phoenix Day School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 252 students
0.7 miles
1935 W Hayward Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602)771-5300 0.7 PK-12 252 - Phoenix Orangewood School Grades: K-8 | 1003 students
1.1 miles
7337 N. 19th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602)347-2900 1.1 K-8 1003 - Phoenix Washington Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 960 students
1.1 miles
8033 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602)347-3400 1.1 PK-6 960
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