Thunder Mountain Middle School (Closed 2012)
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 |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (09-10) | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | 60% | 60% |
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | 79% | 74% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 19:1 |
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| 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 |
Diversity Score | n/a | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10) | 40% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10) | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Apache Junction Unified School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Thunder Mountain Middle School is Apache Trail High School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Avalon Elementary School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Desert Vista Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Apache Junction Desert Vista Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 714 students
0.4 miles
3701 E Broadway
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 677-7510 0.4 PK-6 714 - Apache Junction Avalon Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 300 students
2.7 miles
1045 South San Marcos
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4584 2.7 K-8 300 - Apache Junction Cactus Canyon Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 626 students
2.8 miles
801 West Southern Avenue
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110 2.8 7-8 626 - Apache Junction Apache Trail High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 161 students
3.0 miles
945 West Apache Trail
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(602) 953-2933 3.0 9-12 161 - Apache Junction Four Peaks Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 708 students
3.1 miles
1755 N Idaho Road
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 982-1110 3.1 PK-6 708
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