Serving 610 students in grades 6-8, Crane 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 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crane Middle School's student population of 610 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crane 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 Crane Middle School is 0.24, 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
#1177 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
87%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crane Middle School's ranking?
Crane Middle School is ranked #1177 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Crane Middle School often compared to?
Crane Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Crane Middle School?
610 students attend Crane Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Crane Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crane Middle School?
Crane Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crane Middle School offer ?
Crane Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Crane Middle School part of?
Crane Middle School is part of Crane Elementary District (4501) School District.
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