Serving 290 students in grades 7-8, Thatcher Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thatcher Middle School's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 137% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thatcher Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thatcher Middle School is 0.43, 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
#734 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
72%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thatcher Middle School's ranking?
Thatcher Middle School is ranked #734 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Thatcher Middle School?
290 students attend Thatcher Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Thatcher Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thatcher Middle School?
Thatcher Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thatcher Middle School offer ?
Thatcher Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Thatcher Middle School part of?
Thatcher Middle School is part of Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District.
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