Serving 303 students in grades 4-8, Willcox 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 22% (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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Willcox 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 Willcox Middle School is 0.45, 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.
Willcox Middle School is ranked #1593 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Willcox Middle School?
303 students attend Willcox Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Willcox Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willcox Middle School?
Willcox Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willcox Middle School offer ?
Willcox Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Willcox Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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