Western Valley Middle School

Western Valley Middle School is a regular public middle school located in Phoenix, Arizona, in the heart of Maricopa County. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school has an enrollment of 524 students and a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1, with 25 full-time equivalent teachers. The school is situated in a bustling city environment, offering a variety of resources and opportunities for its students.

Western Valley Middle School has a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10, placing it at the 7th percentile among Arizona schools. The academic performance, as measured by the state, shows areas for improvement, with 15% of students proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 7% proficient or above in Math. The school is focused on student development and is continually working to enhance its academic offerings and support for its diverse student body.

The neighborhood around Western Valley Middle School has a median household income of $66,158 and a median home value of $256,200. About 13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is 14.2%. The school is embedded in a community that values education and is dedicated to supporting the growth and development of its young learners.

While current test scores at Western Valley Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Western Valley Middle School is 21:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.