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Greenway Middle School
Middle School · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Phoenix, AZ
A Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) middle school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3002 E NISBET RD, Phoenix, AZ 85032
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Greenway Middle School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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 Greenway 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. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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
$74,331
Median home value
$387,900
Median rent
$1,492/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PvonlineEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Breakthrough Academy- East CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.3 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Roadrunner SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 274 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #43 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greenway Middle School is listed in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greenway Middle School
Greenway Middle School is a public middle school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), serving approximately 411 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,880 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greenway Middle School
What grades does Greenway Middle School serve?
Greenway Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Greenway Middle School?
Greenway Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenway Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenway Middle School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greenway Middle School rank in AZ?
Greenway Middle School ranks #1,880 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Greenway Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Greenway Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Greenway Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenway Middle School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Greenway Middle School a charter school?
No, Greenway Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greenway Middle School a Title I school?
No, Greenway Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.7%
- Phone
- (602) 449-2400
- Area population (ZIP 85032)
- 70,447
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 85032; 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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