Serving 498 students in grades 4-6, Blue Ridge 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 was 32% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)32%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
22%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
47%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average).
How many students attend Blue Ridge Middle School?
498 students attend Blue Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Blue Ridge Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are American Indian, 3% 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 Blue Ridge Middle School?
Blue Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge Middle School offer ?
Blue Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Blue Ridge Middle School part of?
Blue Ridge Middle School is part of Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397).
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