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#1476 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Heritage Middle School
Middle School · Chino Valley Unified District (4474) · Chino Valley, AZ
A Chino Valley Unified District (4474) middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1076 N ROAD 1 W, Chino Valley, AZ 86323
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heritage Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 Heritage 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average548/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chino Valley), 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
$62,815
Median home value
$349,900
Median rent
$1,167/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Chino Valley Unified District (4474)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heritage Middle School is listed in Chino Valley Unified District (4474); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage Middle School
Heritage Middle School is a public middle school in Chino Valley, AZ, part of Chino Valley Unified District (4474), serving approximately 495 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,476 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Middle School
What grades does Heritage Middle School serve?
Heritage Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage Middle School rank in AZ?
Heritage Middle School ranks #1,476 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Heritage Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Heritage Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Heritage Middle School a charter school?
No, Heritage Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heritage Middle School a Title I school?
No, Heritage Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 495
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Yavapai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.2%
- Phone
- (928) 636-4464
- Area population (ZIP 86323)
- 19,297
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 51.6
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 86323; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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