Serving 1,096 students in grades 7-8, Sossaman Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,096 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sossaman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sossaman Middle School's student population of 1,096 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,096 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sossaman Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sossaman Middle School is 0.52, 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
#194 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
21%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
66%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sossaman Middle School's ranking?
Sossaman Middle School is ranked #194 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sossaman Middle School often compared to?
Sossaman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sossaman Middle School?
1,096 students attend Sossaman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sossaman Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sossaman Middle School?
Sossaman Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sossaman Middle School offer ?
Sossaman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Sossaman Middle School part of?
Sossaman Middle School is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
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