Serving 419 students in grades 7-8, Greenway 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 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greenway Middle School's student population of 419 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greenway 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 Greenway Middle School is 0.29, 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
#1705 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
84%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenway Middle School's ranking?
Greenway Middle School is ranked #1705 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Greenway Middle School?
419 students attend Greenway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Greenway Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenway Middle School?
Greenway Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Greenway Middle School offer ?
Greenway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Greenway Middle School part of?
Greenway Middle School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Greenway Middle School located?
Greenway Middle School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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