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#1678 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Osborn Middle School

Middle School · Osborn Elementary District (4262) · Phoenix, AZ

An Osborn Elementary District (4262) middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1102 W HIGHLAND AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85013

  • Math 19% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$13,458
Chronic Absenteeism65.3%

Students at Osborn Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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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The neighborhood

Where Osborn 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 76Very Walkable
  • Transit 54Good Transit
  • Bike 80Very 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

$68,895

Median home value

$476,200

Median rent

$1,435/mo

College educated

46.6%

Homeownership

42.5%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Amerischools Academy - CamelbackCharter · enrollment unverified3.6K–120.2 mi78Compare →
Imagine Camelback MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified3.76–80.7 mi170Compare →
Phoenix Christian Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–121.1 mi458Compare →
Choice Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.84–81.3 mi500Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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.

Osborn Elementary District (4262)

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$13,458NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Osborn Middle School is listed in Osborn Elementary District (4262); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Osborn Middle School

Osborn Middle School is a public middle school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Osborn Elementary District (4262), serving approximately 438 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,678 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Osborn Middle School

What grades does Osborn Middle School serve?

Osborn Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Osborn Middle School?

Osborn Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Osborn Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Osborn Middle School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Osborn Middle School rank in AZ?

Osborn Middle School ranks #1,678 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Osborn Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Osborn Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Osborn Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Osborn Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Osborn Middle School a charter school?

No, Osborn Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Osborn Middle School a Title I school?

No, Osborn Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
438
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.3%
Area population (ZIP 85013)
20,947
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
39
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 85013; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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