The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60% (which was equal to the Arizona state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 79% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
643 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
40 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)79%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)2%
6%
Asian
(09-10)1%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)17%
41%
Black
(09-10)2%
6%
White
(09-10)78%
44%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
40%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Apache Junction Unified District (4443)
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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% AZ state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
How many students attend Thunder Mountain Middle School?
643 students attend Thunder Mountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Thunder Mountain Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Thunder Mountain Middle School offer ?
Thunder Mountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thunder Mountain Middle School part of?
Thunder Mountain Middle School is part of Apache Junction Unified District (4443).
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