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#827 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 41% in state
Old Vail Middle School
Middle School · Vail Unified District (4413) · Vail, AZ
A Vail Unified District (4413) middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
13299 E COLOSSAL CAVE RD, Vail, AZ 85641
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Old Vail Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 Old Vail 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated751/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,647
Median home value
$372,500
Median rent
$1,829/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
93.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85641; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vail Innovation CenterEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Corona Foothills Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 596 | Compare → |
| Desert Sky Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 761 | Compare → |
| Rincon Vista Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 714 | 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.
Vail Unified District (4413)
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #17 of 23
- District spending per student
- $10,071NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Old Vail Middle School is listed in Vail Unified District (4413); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Old Vail Middle School
Old Vail Middle School is a public middle school in Vail, AZ, part of Vail Unified District (4413), serving approximately 802 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #827 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Old Vail Middle School
What grades does Old Vail Middle School serve?
Old Vail Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Old Vail Middle School?
Old Vail Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 802 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Vail Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Vail Middle School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Old Vail Middle School rank in AZ?
Old Vail Middle School ranks #827 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Old Vail Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Vail Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Old Vail Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Vail Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Old Vail Middle School a charter school?
No, Old Vail Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Old Vail Middle School a Title I school?
No, Old Vail Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 802
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.0%
- Phone
- (520) 879-2400
- Area population (ZIP 85641)
- 31,665
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 85641; 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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