Serving 81 students in grades 5-8, Bright Beginnings Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 79%).
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-84%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥95%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
14%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
75%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bright Beginnings Middle School?
81 students attend Bright Beginnings Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bright Beginnings Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Bright Beginnings Middle School offer ?
Bright Beginnings Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Bright Beginnings Middle School part of?
Bright Beginnings Middle School is part of Bright Beginnings School Inc. (4362) School District.
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