Thunderbolt Middle School
Tel:
(928)854-7224
- Thunderbolt Middle School serves 885 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Thunderbolt Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 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%.
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 declined by 9% 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 Comparison
- Thunderbolt Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thunderbolt Middle School is 0.46, 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 School Rank | #972 out of 2111 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 69% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Havasu Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 266 students
0.5 miles
3155 Maricopa Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(928)854-4011 0.5 K-8 266 - Lake Havasu City Oro Grande Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 326 students
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 Grades: K-6 | 632 students
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 Grades: K-6 | 549 students
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 Grades: PK-6 | 536 students
2.7 miles
2395 Smoketree Ave
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928)505-6900 2.7 PK-6 536
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