Serving 1,094 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,094 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sossaman Middle School serves the southern part of Queen Creek, AZ, covering an attendance area of approximately 9.4 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 4 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sossaman Middle School's student population of 1,094 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,094 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Respect and Accountability
School Rankings
Sossaman Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 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 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
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 #210 out of 1,921 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sossaman Middle School?
1,094 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sossaman Middle School part of?
Sossaman Middle School is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
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