Vista Verde Middle School
Tel:
(602)449-5300
- Vista Verde Middle School serves 689 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (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 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Vista Verde Middle School's student population of 689 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 689 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vista Verde Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vista Verde Middle School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. 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 | #1124 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 56% | 45% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 32% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paradise Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vista Verde Middle School is Aaec - Paradise Valley (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Career Success Jr/sr High School - North Phoenix (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Campo Bello Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Campo Bello Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 431 students
0.2 miles
2650 East Contention Mine Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602)449-5200 0.2 K-6 431 - Phoenix Aaec - Paradise Valley Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 383 students
0.4 miles
17811 North 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602)243-8004 0.4 9-12 383 - Cave Creek Career Success Jr/sr High School - North Phoenix Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 108 students
0.8 miles
2321 East Bell Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(602)687-8282 0.8 7-12 108 - Phoenix Sunset Canyon School Grades: PK-6 | 450 students
0.8 miles
2727 E Siesta Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602)449-5100 0.8 PK-6 450 - Phoenix Palomino Intermediate School Grades: 4-6 | 572 students
1.1 miles
15815 N. 29th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602)449-2900 1.1 4-6 572
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