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Shea Middle School

2728 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 511 students in grades 5-8, Shea 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 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Shea Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Shea Middle School's student population of 511 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
511 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Shea 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 Shea Middle School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1287 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Shea Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shea Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shea Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Shea Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Shea Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Shea Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
38%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shea Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Shea Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shea Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Shea Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Shea Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Shea Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shea Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shea Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shea Middle School's ranking?
Shea Middle School is ranked #1287 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Shea Middle School?
511 students attend Shea Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Shea Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shea Middle School?
Shea Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shea Middle School offer ?
Shea Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Shea Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Shea Middle School located?
Shea Middle School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.

School Reviews
4   4/14/2018
I got to shea middle school and I love it there is great students and the teachers are fantastic.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kadyn C.
5   10/20/2015
Our grandson is attending Shea Middle School and enjoys it very much. However, he is having some trouble in math and won't ask for help. How can we get him some help that he needs to pass the class.
- Posted by Parent - billa

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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