Serving 450 students in grades 5-8, Billy Lane Lauffer 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 8% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 450 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School is 0.35, 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.
What is Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School's ranking?
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School is ranked #1835 out of 1,956 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School?
450 students attend Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School?
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School offer ?
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School part of?
This school doesn't get me started. This school is a very good school. When I went to that school it taught me a lot of things but one thing I will never forget is that they treated me like family and that I belonged in that school and if you want your child to feel the same way, it has been life-changing and I really recommend this school.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 450 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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