Serving 1,102 students in grades 4-8, Andalucia 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 was 25% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
1,102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)18%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
84%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
How many students attend Andalucia Middle School?
1,102 students attend Andalucia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Andalucia Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andalucia Middle School?
Andalucia Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Andalucia Middle School offer ?
Andalucia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Andalucia Middle School part of?
Andalucia Middle School is part of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District.
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