Willcox High School is a high school in Willcox, Arizona. It is part of the Willcox Unified School District.
Serving 302 students in grades 4-8, Willcox 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% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Willcox Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 922.5 square miles around Willcox, AZ, with most students typically driving 20-30 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 19.2 miles, and the furthest edge extends up to 36.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willcox Middle School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
We are how we treat each other. Be the change!
School Rankings
Willcox 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 Willcox Middle School is 0.44, 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
#1609 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White, Black
School Mascot
Cowboy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willcox Middle School's ranking?
Willcox Middle School is ranked #1609 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Willcox Middle School?
302 students attend Willcox Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Willcox Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willcox Middle School?
Willcox Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willcox Middle School offer ?
Willcox Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willcox Middle School part of?
Willcox Middle School is part of Willcox Unified District (4170).
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