Serving 421 students in grades 6-8, La Cima 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 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
La Cima 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 La Cima Middle School is 0.47, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend La Cima Middle School?
421 students attend La Cima Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of La Cima Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Cima Middle School?
La Cima Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does La Cima Middle School offer ?
La Cima Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is La Cima Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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