The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60% (which was equal to the Arizona state average of 60%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 79% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 74%) for the 2009-10 school year.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
643 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
40 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)79%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)2%
6%
Asian
(09-10)1%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)17%
41%
Black
(09-10)2%
6%
White
(09-10)78%
44%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
40%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% AZ state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
How many students attend Thunder Mountain Middle School?
643 students attend Thunder Mountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Thunder Mountain Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Thunder Mountain Middle School offer ?
Thunder Mountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thunder Mountain Middle School part of?
Thunder Mountain Middle School is part of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District.
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