Heritage Middle School

1076 N Road 1 W
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 495 students in grades 6-8, Heritage 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 18% (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 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Heritage Middle School's student population of 495 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
495 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Heritage 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 Heritage Middle 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1210 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heritage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heritage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
31%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Heritage Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
6%
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White
66%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Heritage Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heritage Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Heritage Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heritage Middle School's ranking?
Heritage Middle School is ranked #1210 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?
18% 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 Heritage Middle School?
495 students attend Heritage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Heritage Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heritage Middle School offer ?
Heritage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Heritage Middle School part of?
Heritage Middle School is part of Chino Valley Unified District (4474) School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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