Serving 677 students in grades 6-8, Mount Elden 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 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Elden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mount Elden Middle School's student population of 677 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Elden 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 Mount Elden Middle School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1323 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
30%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
33%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Elden Middle School's ranking?
Mount Elden Middle School is ranked #1323 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mount Elden Middle School often compared to?
Mount Elden Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sinagua Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mount Elden Middle School?
677 students attend Mount Elden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Mount Elden Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 30% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Elden Middle School?
Mount Elden Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mount Elden Middle School offer ?
Mount Elden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mount Elden Middle School part of?
Mount Elden Middle School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192) School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
5 4/22/2008
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