Utterback Middle School
Utterback Middle School serves 312 students in grades 6-8.
Utterback Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Utterback Middle School's student population of 312 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Utterback 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 Utterback Middle School is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2034 out of 2120 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
78%
46%
Black
8%
6%
White
7%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Utterback Middle School?
312 students attend Utterback Middle School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
78% of Utterback Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Utterback Middle School?
Utterback Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Utterback Middle School offer ?
Utterback Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
School Reviews
4 9/9/2017
Utterback has seen real improvement in the last year. I understand they have a full compliment of teachers now which is impressive in a district that has trouble filling all of the teacher positions. My kids got involved with the drama program and performed in front of a live audience in a very nice theater. I've been really impressed with the results both in academics, behavior, and their arts programs.
2 10/26/2016
My daughter has changed so much because of this school horrible attitude thinks she can talk anyway very disrespectful, I was not sure it was the school until I sent my 6th grader there this year and he said to me mom this school is horrible kids are out of control he begged me to change schools, and now 2 months later I'm taking both my children out of Utterback for I should of listened to my son from the beginning This School is Horrible!
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