Serving 675 students in grades 5-8, Verrado 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 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 5-8
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Verrado Middle School's student population of 675 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Verrado 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 Verrado Middle School is 0.61, 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
#566 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
45%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verrado Middle School's ranking?
Verrado Middle School is ranked #566 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Verrado Middle School?
675 students attend Verrado Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Verrado Middle School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verrado Middle School?
Verrado Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Verrado Middle School offer ?
Verrado Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Verrado Middle School part of?
Verrado Middle School is part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District.
School Reviews
5 4/14/2023
great school.
5 7/23/2011
There is a schism between the performance and atmosphere of this school. Although you cant argue with the performance, you may ask attending children about how they feel about continuing to attend this school. There is a significant segregation between students that are accepted, and those that feel bullied. There are also predominantly newer/younger teachers that do not fit the conventional mold in appearance,actions, or attitudes. This is a great facility in a very good district, but has issues to overcome.
2 1/27/2010
Hi, I attended Verrado Middle School for about a month after I relized that the academics that I was learning were way behind. I am in 7 grade honors and I still feel behind in what I am learning. I feel that the math teachers are not really that observant of where their students are. If your child has gone to a private/christian school before I would not recommend this school just because they WILL become behind in their academics. The teachers and staff overall there are very nice and observant. The students have a lot of secretive things going on that most of the teachers fail to see. Once again I am on 7 grade honors. I am convincing my parents to send me back to my previous private school only becuase I absolutley love the enviroment there and I do not feel like I am becoming dumber by the second.
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