Santa Maria Middle School

7250 W Lower Buckeye Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 593 students in grades 6-8, Santa Maria 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Santa Maria Middle School's student population of 593 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
593 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria Middle School is 0.33, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
#1596 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
32%
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15-19%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
81%
47%
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Black
9%
6%
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White
6%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Maria Middle School's ranking?
Santa Maria Middle School is ranked #1596 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Santa Maria Middle School often compared to?
Santa Maria Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western Valley Middle School, Fowler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Santa Maria Middle School?
593 students attend Santa Maria Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Santa Maria Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Maria Middle School?
Santa Maria Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santa Maria Middle School offer ?
Santa Maria Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Santa Maria Middle School part of?
Santa Maria Middle School is part of Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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