Serving 476 students in grades 5-8, Bullhead City 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 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bullhead City Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bullhead City Middle School's student population of 476 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
476 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Bullhead City 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 Bullhead City Middle School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1678 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
5%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
49%
48%

Black
3%
6%

White
42%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bullhead City Middle School's ranking?
Bullhead City Middle School is ranked #1678 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Bullhead City Middle School often compared to?
Bullhead City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Creek Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bullhead City Middle School?
476 students attend Bullhead City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bullhead City Middle School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bullhead City Middle School?
Bullhead City Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bullhead City Middle School offer ?
Bullhead City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Bullhead City Middle School part of?
Bullhead City Middle School is part of Bullhead City School District (4378).
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