Serving 130 students in grades 4-8, Vulture Peak Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vulture Peak Middle School's student population of 130 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vulture Peak Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vulture Peak Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1340 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
46%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
49%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vulture Peak Middle School's ranking?
Vulture Peak Middle School is ranked #1340 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Vulture Peak Middle School often compared to?
Vulture Peak Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Congress Elementary School, Vista Del Sur Accelerated by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vulture Peak Middle School?
130 students attend Vulture Peak Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Vulture Peak Middle School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vulture Peak Middle School?
Vulture Peak Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vulture Peak Middle School offer ?
Vulture Peak Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vulture Peak Middle School part of?
Vulture Peak Middle School is part of Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District.
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