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#1418 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Mount Elden Middle School
Middle School · Flagstaff Unified District (4192) · Flagstaff, AZ
A Flagstaff Unified District (4192) middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3223 N 4TH ST, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mount Elden Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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 Mount Elden 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,706/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flagstaff), 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
$77,486
Median home value
$464,100
Median rent
$1,611/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
63.2%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Basis FlagstaffCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 695 | Compare → |
| Sinagua Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 1,035 | Compare → |
| Northland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 93 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Flagstaff Unified District (4192)
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #11 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,945NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Elden Middle School is listed in Flagstaff Unified District (4192); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Elden Middle School
Mount Elden Middle School is a public middle school in Flagstaff, AZ, part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192), serving approximately 677 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,418 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Elden Middle School
What grades does Mount Elden Middle School serve?
Mount Elden Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mount Elden Middle School?
Mount Elden Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 677 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Elden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Elden Middle School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Elden Middle School rank in AZ?
Mount Elden Middle School ranks #1,418 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Mount Elden Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Elden Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Mount Elden Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Elden Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mount Elden Middle School a charter school?
No, Mount Elden Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Elden Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mount Elden Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 677
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Coconino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.2%
- Phone
- (928) 773-8250
- Area population (ZIP 86004)
- 36,893
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 86004; 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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