Is Avondale Middle School a good school?

Avondale Middle School ranks in the bottom 13.5% of Arizona middle schools.

How many students attend Avondale Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 409 students attended Avondale Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Avondale Middle School?

Students at Avondale Middle School are 71% Hispanic, 15% African American, 12% White, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Avondale Middle School attend?

Students who attend Avondale Middle School usually go on to attend Agua Fria High School

Avondale Middle School

Summary:

Avondale Middle School is a public middle school in Avondale, Arizona, serving 409 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Avondale Elementary District, which is ranked 173 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Avondale Middle School consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43% statewide. In math, only 12% of 6th graders and 13% of 8th graders were proficient or better, compared to 30% and 28% statewide, respectively. The school has also seen a significant increase in dropout rates, from 0.7% in 2017-2018 to 9.1% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the state average. Additionally, 77.75% of Avondale Middle School students received free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, indicating a lower socioeconomic status compared to the state.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Avondale Middle School generally underperforms in academic metrics. For instance, Western Sky Middle School, which is part of the Litchfield Elementary District, outperforms Avondale Middle School in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates by a significant margin. Despite Avondale Middle School's relatively high per-student spending of $10,663 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average, this does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond funding may be contributing to the school's performance challenges.

Detail:

Public 5-8

1406 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323-1312

(623) 772-4500

District: Avondale Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
476^th of 550 Arizona Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,663

Students who attend Avondale Middle School usually attend:

High:

Agua Fria High School

Feeder schools for Avondale Middle School:

Elementary:	Eliseo C. Felix School
	Lattie Coor

Student/teacher ratio: 27.2

Number of students: 409

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.7%

African American:

14.9%

White:

12.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.8%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.76. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Avondale Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.7%), African American (14.9%), White (12.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avondale Middle School is 27.2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avondale Middle School is $10,663.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Avondale Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Avondale Middle School 476^th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Avondale Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Avondale Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Avondale Elementary District 183^rd of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Avondale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2015	15.28	468^th	521	10.2%
2016	32.18	429^th	677	36.6%
2017	28.33	471^st	695	32.2%
2018	27.93	487^th	711	31.5%
2019	16.44	519^th	605	14.2%
2021	23.08	647^th	832	22.2%
2022	19.44	478^th	605	21.0%
2023	28.08	581^st	854	32.0%
2024	14.76	476^th	550	13.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Avondale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.95	544^th	650	16.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Avondale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.74	114^th	606	81.2%
2023	23.34	114^th	145	21.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Avondale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.34	481^st	789	39.0%
2023	36.03	197^th	363	45.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Avondale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	39.54	275^th	503	45.3%
2022	27.14	261^st	369	29.3%
2023	34.20	450^th	717	37.2%
2024	20.78	255^th	320	20.3%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Avondale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.24	7^th	19	63.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Avondale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.29	105^th	257	59.1%
2023	61.10	12^th	64	81.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Avondale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	30.19	413^th	624	33.8%
2019	12.89	416^th	466	10.7%
2021	25.20	621^st	820	24.3%
2022	18.31	417^th	494	15.6%
2023	29.76	530^th	806	34.2%
2024	11.14	350^th	386	9.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Avondale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	26.13	434^th	617	29.7%
2019	14.46	383^rd	435	12.0%
2021	24.46	623^rd	818	23.8%
2022	18.39	387^th	476	18.7%
2023	23.65	613^th	810	24.3%
2024	12.29	325^th	370	12.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Avondale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	45.72	52^nd	125	58.4%
2021	50.53	198^th	573	65.4%
2023	22.14	322^nd	400	19.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Avondale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	35.87	333^rd	543	38.7%
2019	21.54	318^th	387	17.8%
2021	27.46	604^th	802	24.7%
2022	24.88	291^st	392	25.8%
2023	31.60	498^th	760	34.5%
2024	18.94	268^th	329	18.5%

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Rank History for Native American students at Avondale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.59	139^th	390	64.4%
2023	89.69	5^th	159	96.9%

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Rank History for White students at Avondale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.95	540^th	780	30.8%
2023	20.36	578^th	675	14.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, March 8, 2017

My daughter is a 7th grader attending Avondale Middle School. The faculty at AMS are extremely dedicated to their students. They work hard to provide our children with a high quality education. My wife and I appreciate all that they do throughout the school year. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Avondale Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	23	64	3	342	3	0	4	439
2015	27	76	4	323	1	0	1	432
2016	21	67	2	320	3	1	2	416
2017	27	68	3	334	1	1	2	436
2018	29	81	3	312	2	0	5	432
2019	23	74	3	319	0	1	2	422
2020	26	67	3	314	3	1	4	418
2021	31	60	2	296	4	1	1	395
2022	44	63	6	313	5	1	2	434
2023	54	55	3	290	3	1	3	409
2024	50	61	2	289	1	0	6	409

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Avondale Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	439	17.1	25.6	91.3
2015	432	20.0	21.6	85.9
2016	416	20.0	20.8	6
2017	436	16.7	26.0	93.6
2018	432	17.9	24.1	82.9
2019	422	17.0	24.6	80.6
2020	418	16.0	26.1	86.8
2021	395	16.0	24.6	n/a
2022	434	18.0	24.1	42.4
2023	409	16.5	24.7	77.8
2024	409	15.0	27.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Avondale Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	439	17.1	25.6	91.3
2015	432	20.0	21.6	85.9
2016	416	20.0	20.8	6
2017	436	16.7	26.0	93.6
2018	432	17.9	24.1	82.9
2019	422	17.0	24.6	80.6
2020	418	16.0	26.1	86.8
2021	395	16.0	24.6	n/a
2022	434	18.0	24.1	42.4
2023	409	16.5	24.7	77.8
2024	409	15.0	27.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Avondale Middle School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$470 (5.6%)	$134 (1.6%)	$1,074 (12.8%)	$6,190 (73.9%)	$1,584 (18.9%)	$7,774 (92.8%)	$8,378
2020	$360 (4.3%)	$760 (9.1%)	$1,479 (17.6%)	$6,093 (72.6%)	$1,181 (14.1%)	$7,273 (86.7%)	$8,393
2021	$728 (12.4%)	$145 (2.5%)	$1,602 (27.3%)	$4,638 (79.0%)	$361 (6.1%)	$4,999 (85.1%)	$5,873
2022	$766 (7.2%)	$721 (6.8%)	$2,253 (21.1%)	$6,809 (63.9%)	$2,366 (22.2%)	$9,176 (86.1%)	$10,663

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Avondale Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 519^th of 605 Middle schools	Ranks 581^st of 854 Middle schools	17.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	422	409	3.1%
African American	74	55	25.7%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	319	290	9.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	23	54	134.8%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.6%	77.8%	2.8%

Schools Near Avondale Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (2024)						AzSCI Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Avondale Middle School	Public	5-8	1406 N Central Ave	Avondale	85323	Maricopa County	Avondale Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 772-4500	409	15	27.2		50 (12.2%)	61 (14.9%)	289 (70.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	14.8	476^th of 550 public middle schools	13.5%		28.1	581^st of 854 public middle schools	32.0%	105				23.0	22.0	25.0				12.0		13.0		19.0	$10,663	$766	$721	$2,253	$6,809	$2,366	$9,176
Imagine Avondale Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	950 North Eliseo C. Felix Jr.	Avondale	85323	Maricopa County	Imagine Avondale Middle Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 344-1730	186				9 (4.8%)	22 (11.8%)	152 (81.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)								(n/a)				35.0												$00			$00
Western Sky Middle School	Public	5-8	4095 N. 144th Ave.	Goodyear	85395	Maricopa County	Litchfield Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 535-6300	936	44	21.5		367 (39.2%)	58 (6.2%)	401 (42.8%)	35 (3.7%)	7 (0.7%)	6 (0.6%)	62 (6.6%)	58.6	195^th of 550 public middle schools	64.5%		78.3	139^th of 854 public middle schools	83.7%	56				52.0	58.0	47.0				46.0	39.0	38.0		28.0	$5,674	$240		$479	$4,868	$566	$5,434
Pensar Academy	Public, Charter	4-8	12843 W Redondo Dr	Litchfield Park	85340	Maricopa County	Pensar Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 383-4013	210				25 (11.9%)	19 (9.0%)	152 (72.4%)	4 (1.9%)	10 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.5	304^th of 550 public middle schools	44.7%		44.2	389^th of 854 public middle schools	54.4%	85				50.0	36.0	26.0				35.0	29.0	19.0		27.0		$00			$00
Wigwam Creek Middle School	Public	5-8	4510 N 127th Ave	Litchfield Park	85340	Maricopa County	Litchfield Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 547-1100	718	38	18.8		179 (24.9%)	77 (10.7%)	403 (56.1%)	17 (2.4%)	9 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.3%)	38.2	290^th of 550 public middle schools	47.3%		57.5	288^th of 854 public middle schools	66.3%	2				34.0	43.0	42.0				23.0	30.0	30.0		31.0	$6,767	$369	$01	$739	$5,342	$1,054	$6,396
L. Thomas Heck Middle School	Public	5-8	12448 West Bethany Home Road	Litchfield Park	85340	Maricopa County	Litchfield Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 547-1700	544	35	15.5		116 (21.3%)	68 (12.5%)	299 (55.0%)	20 (3.7%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	32 (5.9%)	30.3	339^th of 550 public middle schools	38.4%		45.6	372^nd of 854 public middle schools	56.4%	33				42.0	37.0	27.0				38.0	24.0	15.0		18.0	$6,717	$393		$785	$5,422	$903	$6,325
Hurley Ranch Elementary	Public	3-8	8950 W Illini Rd	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	Union Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 478-5100	666	38	17.5		33 (5.0%)	141 (21.2%)	453 (68.0%)	9 (1.4%)	19 (2.9%)	3 (0.5%)	8 (1.2%)	11.5	512^th of 550 public middle schools	6.9%		18.1	720^th of 854 public middle schools	15.7%	208	15.0	24.0	14.0	18.0	26.0	12.0	21.0	15.0	13.0	16.0	14.0		12.0		$9,648	$1,284	$1,505	$4,073	$5,650	$1,209	$6,859
Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts	Public	6-8	2730 N 79th Ave	Phoenix	85035	Maricopa County	Cartwright Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 691-5300	539	24	22.4		10 (1.9%)	53 (9.8%)	463 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	9.6	530^th of 550 public middle schools	3.6%		13.9	786^th of 854 public middle schools	8.0%	256					20.0	19.0					5.0	6.0		9.0	$12,164	$1,785	$486	$4,055	$8,362	$1,532	$9,894
Santa Maria Middle School	Public	6-8	7250 W Lower Buckeye Rd	Phoenix	85043	Maricopa County	Fowler Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 707-1100	583	23	25.3		26 (4.5%)	81 (13.9%)	453 (77.7%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (2.1%)	8.5	539^th of 550 public middle schools	2.0%		16.4	752^nd of 854 public middle schools	11.9%	213				20.0	16.0	15.0					7.0					$00			$00
Estrella Middle School	Public	6-8	3733 N 75th Ave	Phoenix	85033	Maricopa County	Cartwright Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 691-5400	693	36	19.2		12 (1.7%)	20 (2.9%)	650 (93.8%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	10.9	518^th of 550 public middle schools	5.8%		22.6	649^th of 854 public middle schools	24.0%	131					24.0	16.0					9.0	7.0		11.0	$11,768	$3,000	$403	$6,404	$6,958	$1,407	$8,365

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