Thunderbolt Middle School
Tel:
(928)854-7224
- Thunderbolt Middle School serves 933 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Thunderbolt Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Thunderbolt Middle School's student population of 933 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 933 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thunderbolt Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thunderbolt Middle School is 0.45, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #895 out of 1,842 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 45% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 69% | 38% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lake Havasu Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thunderbolt Middle School is Telesis Preparatory Academy (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Havasu Preparatory Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Havasu Preparatory Academy (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Havasu Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 273 students
0.5 miles
3155 Maricopa Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(928)854-4011 0.5 K-8 273 - Lake Havasu City Oro Grande Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 363 students
0.5 miles
1250 Pawnee Drive
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928)505-6080 0.5 K-6 363 - Lake Havasu City Starline Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 615 students
1.7 miles
3150 Starline Dr.
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928)855-4088 1.7 K-6 615 - Lake Havasu City Jamaica Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 545 students
1.9 miles
3437 Jamaica Blvd. So.
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928)505-6900 1.9 K-6 545 - Lake Havasu City Smoketree Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 511 students
2.7 miles
2395 Smoketree Ave
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928)505-6900 2.7 PK-6 511
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