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Western Valley Middle School

6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 550 students in grades 6-8, Western Valley 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 7% (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 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 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
Western Valley Middle School's student population of 550 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
550 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 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
Western Valley 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 Western Valley Middle School is 0.27, 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)
#1874 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Western Valley Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Valley 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.
15%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Western Valley 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.
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Western Valley Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Western Valley 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%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Western Valley Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
85%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Western Valley Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Western Valley Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Western Valley 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 Western Valley Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Valley 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
54%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Western Valley 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 Western Valley 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 Western Valley Middle School's ranking?
Western Valley Middle School is ranked #1874 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Western Valley Middle School often compared to?
Western Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Maria Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% 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 Western Valley Middle School?
550 students attend Western Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Western Valley Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Valley Middle School?
Western Valley Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Western Valley Middle School offer ?
Western Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Western Valley Middle School part of?
Western Valley Middle School is part of Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District.
In what neighborhood is Western Valley Middle School located?
Western Valley 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)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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