Wakefield Middle School (Closed 2014)
Wakefield Middle School served 423 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
423 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)41%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
American Indian
6%
6%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
45%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
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