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Vulture Peak Middle School

920 South Vulture Mine Rd.
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 162 students in grades 4-8, Vulture Peak 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 41% 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: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Vulture Peak Middle School's student population of 162 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
162 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 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
Vulture Peak 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 Vulture Peak Middle School is 0.53, 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)
#1048 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vulture Peak 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.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vulture Peak 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%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Vulture Peak Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
36%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Vulture Peak Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
59%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vulture Peak Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Vulture Peak 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
44%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vulture Peak 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
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vulture Peak 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 Vulture Peak Middle School's ranking?
Vulture Peak Middle School is ranked #1048 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Vulture Peak Middle School often compared to?
Vulture Peak Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Congress Elementary School, Vista Del Sur Accelerated by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vulture Peak Middle School?
162 students attend Vulture Peak Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Vulture Peak Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vulture Peak Middle School?
Vulture Peak Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vulture Peak Middle School offer ?
Vulture Peak Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Vulture Peak Middle School part of?
Vulture Peak Middle School is part of Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District.
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March 10, 2025 (Monday)
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May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

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5   9/12/2011
i like the school it is the best school i have ever gone to
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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