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Wade Carpenter Middle School
Middle School · Nogales Unified District (4457) · Nogales, AZ
A Nogales Unified District (4457) middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
595 W KINO ST, Nogales, AZ 85621
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wade Carpenter Middle School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 Wade Carpenter 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nogales), 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
$41,309
Median home value
$173,600
Median rent
$700/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nusd OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Lourdes Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Desert Shadows Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 765 | 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.
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.
Nogales Unified District (4457)
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $9,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wade Carpenter Middle School is listed in Nogales Unified District (4457); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wade Carpenter Middle School
Wade Carpenter Middle School is a public middle school in Nogales, AZ, part of Nogales Unified District (4457), serving approximately 557 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,946 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wade Carpenter Middle School
What grades does Wade Carpenter Middle School serve?
Wade Carpenter Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wade Carpenter Middle School?
Wade Carpenter Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wade Carpenter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wade Carpenter Middle School is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wade Carpenter Middle School rank in AZ?
Wade Carpenter Middle School ranks #1,946 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Wade Carpenter Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wade Carpenter Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Wade Carpenter Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wade Carpenter Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wade Carpenter Middle School a charter school?
No, Wade Carpenter Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wade Carpenter Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wade Carpenter Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.1%
- Phone
- (520) 287-0820
- Area population (ZIP 85621)
- 21,512
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 85621; 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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