Serving 818 students in grades 7-8, Flowing Wells Junior High 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 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 76% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Flowing Wells Junior High School's student population of 818 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
818 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Flowing Wells Junior High 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 Flowing Wells Junior High School is 0.47, 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
#1082 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
69%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flowing Wells Junior High School's ranking?
Flowing Wells Junior High School is ranked #1082 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Flowing Wells Junior High School often compared to?
Flowing Wells Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Cima Middle School, Marana Middle School, Tortolita Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Flowing Wells Junior High School?
818 students attend Flowing Wells Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Flowing Wells Junior High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flowing Wells Junior High School?
Flowing Wells Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Flowing Wells Junior High School offer ?
Flowing Wells Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Flowing Wells Junior High School part of?
Flowing Wells Junior High School is part of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) School District.
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