Serving 390 students in grades 4-8, Fountain Hills Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fountain Hills Middle School's student population of 390 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fountain Hills Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fountain Hills Middle School is 0.63, 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
#673 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
19%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
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 is Fountain Hills Middle School's ranking?
Fountain Hills Middle School is ranked #673 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Fountain Hills Middle School?
390 students attend Fountain Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Fountain Hills Middle School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Fountain Hills Middle School offer ?
Fountain Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Fountain Hills Middle School part of?
Fountain Hills Middle School is part of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District.
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