Avondale Middle School

Avondale Middle School is a regular public middle school located in the heart of Avondale, Arizona, in Maricopa County. The school serves students in grades 5 through 8, with a total enrollment of 409 students. The student-teacher ratio is 27.3:1, with 15 full-time equivalent teachers on staff to support the diverse needs of the student body.

Avondale Middle School is situated in a large suburban area, providing a mix of urban and rural amenities. The academic performance of the school places it in the 13th percentile among Arizona schools, with a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. Test scores show that 24% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while 16% are proficient or above in Math, indicating areas for improvement and growth.

The school is part of a neighborhood with a median household income of $72,547 and a median home value of $287,300. About 17% of the population in the ZIP code has a bachelor’s degree or higher, and the poverty rate is 13.1%. Avondale Middle School serves a community that values education and is actively working to enhance student achievement and development.

Avondale Middle School is nestled in a vibrant suburban community, providing students with a supportive and engaging learning environment.

While current test scores at Avondale Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Avondale Middle School is 27.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.