Thunderbolt Middle School
Thunderbolt Middle School serves 885 students in grades 7-8.
Thunderbolt Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Thunderbolt Middle School's student population of 885 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 885 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Rankings
Thunderbolt Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Thunderbolt Middle School is 0.47, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1141 out of 2120 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 45% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 68% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lake Havasu Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Havasu Preparatory Academy (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Havasu Preparatory Academy Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 266 students10
0.5 miles
3155 Maricopa Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(928) 854-4011 0.5 K-8 266 - Lake Havasu City Oro Grande Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 326 students10
0.5 miles
1250 Pawnee Drive
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-6080 0.5 K-6 326 - Lake Havasu City Starline Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 632 students10
1.7 miles
3150 Starline Dr.
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 855-4088 1.7 K-6 632 - Lake Havasu City Jamaica Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 549 students10
1.9 miles
3437 Jamaica Blvd. So.
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-6900 1.9 K-6 549 - Lake Havasu City Smoketree Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 536 students10
2.7 miles
2395 Smoketree Ave
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 505-6900 2.7 PK-6 536
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