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#829 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 41% in state
Willcox Middle School
Middle School · Willcox Unified District (4170) · Willcox, AZ
A Willcox Unified District (4170) middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
360 N BISBEE AVE, Willcox, AZ 85643
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willcox Middle School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (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 Willcox 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,098/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Willcox), 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
$56,952
Median home value
$161,500
Median rent
$700/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85643; 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.
Willcox Unified District (4170)
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,351NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willcox Middle School is listed in Willcox Unified District (4170); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willcox Middle School
Willcox Middle School is a public middle school in Willcox, AZ, part of Willcox Unified District (4170), serving approximately 298 students in grades 4th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #829 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willcox Middle School
What grades does Willcox Middle School serve?
Willcox Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Willcox Middle School?
Willcox Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willcox Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willcox Middle School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willcox Middle School rank in AZ?
Willcox Middle School ranks #829 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Willcox Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Willcox 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 Willcox Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willcox Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Willcox Middle School a charter school?
No, Willcox Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willcox Middle School a Title I school?
No, Willcox Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cochise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (520) 384-8613
- Area population (ZIP 85643)
- 8,524
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 85643; 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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