Serving 544 students in grades 7-8, Vista Verde 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 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista Verde Middle School's student population of 544 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vista Verde 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 Vista Verde Middle School is 0.62, 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
#1626 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
56%
47%
Black
11%
6%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Verde Middle School's ranking?
Vista Verde Middle School is ranked #1626 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Vista Verde Middle School often compared to?
Vista Verde Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Park School, Explorer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vista Verde Middle School?
544 students attend Vista Verde Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Vista Verde Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Verde Middle School?
Vista Verde Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vista Verde Middle School offer ?
Vista Verde Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Vista Verde Middle School part of?
Vista Verde Middle School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Vista Verde Middle School located?
Vista Verde Middle School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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