Serving 585 students in grades 6-8, White Cliffs 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 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Cliffs Middle School's student population of 585 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Cliffs 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 White Cliffs Middle School is 0.51, 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)
19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
24%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
66%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Cliffs Middle School's ranking?
White Cliffs 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 White Cliffs Middle School often compared to?
White Cliffs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingman Middle School, Kingman Academy Of Learning - Middle School 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 White Cliffs Middle School?
585 students attend White Cliffs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of White Cliffs Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Cliffs Middle School?
White Cliffs Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does White Cliffs Middle School offer ?
White Cliffs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is White Cliffs Middle School part of?
White Cliffs Middle School is part of Kingman Unified School District (79598).
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