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Isaac Middle School
Middle School · Isaac Elementary District (4259) · Phoenix, AZ
An Isaac Elementary District (4259) middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3402 W MCDOWELL RD, Phoenix, AZ 85009
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 11% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Isaac Middle School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 9% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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 Isaac 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$51,615
Median home value
$215,300
Median rent
$1,128/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
27.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas ArtesEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Vista College Prep Sueno ParkCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Granada Elementary School-east CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 4–8 | 2.5 mi | 696 | Compare → |
| Phoenix Christian Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 458 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Isaac Elementary District (4259)
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Isaac Middle School is listed in Isaac Elementary District (4259); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Isaac Middle School
Isaac Middle School is a public middle school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Isaac Elementary District (4259), serving approximately 487 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,832 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Isaac Middle School
What grades does Isaac Middle School serve?
Isaac Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Isaac Middle School?
Isaac Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isaac Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Isaac Middle School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Isaac Middle School rank in AZ?
Isaac Middle School ranks #1,832 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Isaac Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Isaac Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Isaac Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Isaac Middle School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Isaac Middle School a charter school?
No, Isaac Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Isaac Middle School a Title I school?
No, Isaac Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.4%
- Phone
- (602) 455-6800
- Area population (ZIP 85009)
- 52,116
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
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 85009; 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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