Below Average
#1671 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Bullhead City Middle School
Middle School · Bullhead City School District (4378) · Bullhead City, AZ
A middle school in Bullhead City, AZ where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1062 HANCOCK RD, Bullhead City, AZ 86442
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bullhead City Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bullhead City Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,664/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bullhead City), 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
$45,486
Median home value
$174,400
Median rent
$1,000/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Creek JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 5–8 | 3.9 mi | 465 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bullhead City School District (4378)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bullhead City Middle School is listed in Bullhead City School District (4378); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bullhead City Middle School
Bullhead City Middle School is a public middle school in Bullhead City, AZ, part of Bullhead City School District (4378), serving approximately 476 students in grades 5th-8th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,671 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bullhead City Middle School
What grades does Bullhead City Middle School serve?
Bullhead City Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Bullhead City Middle School?
Bullhead City Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullhead City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullhead City Middle School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bullhead City Middle School rank in AZ?
Bullhead City Middle School ranks #1,671 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Bullhead City Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bullhead City Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Bullhead City Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bullhead City Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bullhead City Middle School a charter school?
No, Bullhead City Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bullhead City Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bullhead City Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Mohave County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.4%
- Phone
- (928) 758-3921
- Area population (ZIP 86442)
- 34,327
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 52.2
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 86442; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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