Serving 622 students in grades 6-8, Santa Maria 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 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria Middle School is 0.33, 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Santa Maria Middle School?
622 students attend Santa Maria Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Santa Maria Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Maria Middle School?
Santa Maria Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santa Maria Middle School offer ?
Santa Maria Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Santa Maria Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Santa Maria Middle School located?
Santa Maria Middle School is located in the Estrella Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Estrella Village.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
