Serving 851 students in grades 7-8, Thunderbolt 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 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 851 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thunderbolt Middle School's student population of 851 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
851 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thunderbolt 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 Thunderbolt Middle School is 0.50, 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
#1112 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
65%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunderbolt Middle School's ranking?
Thunderbolt Middle School is ranked #1112 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Thunderbolt Middle School often compared to?
Thunderbolt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Telesis Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Thunderbolt Middle School?
851 students attend Thunderbolt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Thunderbolt Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% 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 Thunderbolt Middle School?
Thunderbolt Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thunderbolt Middle School offer ?
Thunderbolt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Thunderbolt Middle School part of?
Thunderbolt Middle School is part of Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) School District.
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