Serving 757 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 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- 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 757 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 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
16:1
17:1
American Indian
30%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
34%
35%
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
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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?
757 students attend Mount Elden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Mount Elden Middle School students are White, 30% of students are American Indian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 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 16:1, 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
View the Mount Elden Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break Holiday
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 4/22/2008
It is awsome!This is the best middle school you will ever hear about. It has, woods class, food, swiming, dance and soooooo many sports! Go here if you want to get a good education while having a blast!
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