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#1319 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Granite Mountain Middle School

Elementary School · Prescott Unified District (4466) · Prescott, AZ

A Prescott Unified District (4466) elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

1800 N WILLIAMSON VALLEY RD, Prescott, AZ 86305

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2022)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$10,182
Chronic Absenteeism47.1%

Students at Granite Mountain Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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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The neighborhood

Where Granite Mountain 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,456/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prescott), 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

$78,802

Median home value

$627,100

Median rent

$1,132/mo

College educated

46.7%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Abia Judd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–50.2 mi490Compare →
Willow Creek Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.6K–80.9 mi57Compare →
Mountain Oak Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–81.0 mi90Compare →
Taylor Hicks SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3K–51.4 mi393Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Prescott Unified District (4466)

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$10,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Granite Mountain Middle School is listed in Prescott Unified District (4466); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Granite Mountain Middle School

Granite Mountain Middle School is a public elementary school in Prescott, AZ, part of Prescott Unified District (4466), serving approximately 486 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,319 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Granite Mountain Middle School

What grades does Granite Mountain Middle School serve?

Granite Mountain Middle School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Granite Mountain Middle School?

Granite Mountain Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Mountain Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Granite Mountain Middle School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Granite Mountain Middle School rank in AZ?

Granite Mountain Middle School ranks #1,319 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Granite Mountain Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Granite Mountain Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Granite Mountain Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Granite Mountain Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Granite Mountain Middle School a charter school?

No, Granite Mountain Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Granite Mountain Middle School a Title I school?

No, Granite Mountain Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
486
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Yavapai County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.1%
Area population (ZIP 86305)
19,430
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
62.5
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 86305; 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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