Serving 550 students in grades 6-8, Mountainside Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountainside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mountainside Middle School's student population of 550 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountainside Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountainside Middle School is 0.40, 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
#397 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
10%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
77%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountainside Middle School's ranking?
Mountainside Middle School is ranked #397 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mountainside Middle School often compared to?
Mountainside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cocopah Middle School, Desert Canyon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mountainside Middle School?
550 students attend Mountainside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mountainside Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountainside Middle School?
Mountainside Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountainside Middle School offer ?
Mountainside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mountainside Middle School part of?
Mountainside Middle School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District.
In what neighborhood is Mountainside Middle School located?
Mountainside Middle School is located in the Central Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 8 other public schools located in Central Scottsdale.
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