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Thunderbolt Middle School
Middle School · Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) · Lake Havasu City, AZ
A Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
695 THUNDERBOLT AVE, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thunderbolt Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 Thunderbolt Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,753/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Havasu City), 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
$74,171
Median home value
$434,700
Median rent
$1,311/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86406; 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.
Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $8,884NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thunderbolt Middle School is listed in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thunderbolt Middle School
Thunderbolt Middle School is a public middle school in Lake Havasu City, AZ, part of Lake Havasu Unified District (4368), serving approximately 784 students in grades 7th-8th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,833 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thunderbolt Middle School
What grades does Thunderbolt Middle School serve?
Thunderbolt Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Thunderbolt Middle School?
Thunderbolt Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 784 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thunderbolt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thunderbolt Middle School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thunderbolt Middle School rank in AZ?
Thunderbolt Middle School ranks #1,833 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Thunderbolt Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thunderbolt 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 Thunderbolt Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thunderbolt Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thunderbolt Middle School a charter school?
No, Thunderbolt Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thunderbolt Middle School a Title I school?
No, Thunderbolt Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 784
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mohave County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.6%
- Phone
- (928) 854-7224
- Area population (ZIP 86406)
- 24,587
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 57.3
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 86406; 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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