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#1270 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Avondale Middle School
Middle School · Avondale Elementary District (4272) · Avondale, AZ
An Avondale Elementary District (4272) middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1406 N CENTRAL AVE, Avondale, AZ 85323
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Avondale Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Avondale Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,619/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Avondale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,903
Median home value
$335,000
Median rent
$1,625/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Autism AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–11 | 0.6 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Imagine Avondale MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Great Hearts Academies - Archway TriviumCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 886 | Compare → |
| The Bridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Avondale Elementary District (4272)
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Avondale Middle School is listed in Avondale Elementary District (4272); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Avondale Middle School
Avondale Middle School is a public middle school in Avondale, AZ, part of Avondale Elementary District (4272), serving approximately 409 students in grades 5th-8th with a 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,270 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Avondale Middle School
What grades does Avondale Middle School serve?
Avondale Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Avondale Middle School?
Avondale Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avondale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avondale Middle School is 27.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Avondale Middle School rank in AZ?
Avondale Middle School ranks #1,270 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Avondale Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Avondale Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Avondale Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Avondale Middle School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Avondale Middle School a charter school?
No, Avondale Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Avondale Middle School a Title I school?
No, Avondale Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.0%
- Phone
- (623) 772-4500
- Area population (ZIP 85323)
- 46,604
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85323; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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