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Fountain Hills Middle School

Q: Is Fountain Hills Middle School a good school?

Fountain Hills Middle School ranks 252 nd of 552 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Fountain Hills Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 250 students attended Fountain Hills Middle School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Fountain Hills Middle School?

Students at Fountain Hills Middle School are 57% White, 16% Hispanic, 16% American Indian, 8% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Q: What high school do graduates of Fountain Hills Middle School attend?

Students who attend Fountain Hills Middle School usually go on to attend Fountain Hills High School

Public Grades 4-8

252^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 552 Arizona Middle Schools

Better than 54% of Arizona middle schools

Summary

Fountain Hills Middle School is a public middle school located in Fountain Hills, Arizona, serving grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 237 students. The school is part of the Fountain Hills Unified District, which is ranked 159 out of 289 districts in Arizona and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fountain Hills Middle School has consistently ranked in the top 50% of Arizona middle schools over the past 10 years, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools in the Scottsdale Unified and Paradise Valley Unified districts, which have higher statewide rankings and better test scores. For example, Cocopah Middle School in Scottsdale ranks 5 out of 5 stars and has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to Fountain Hills Middle School.

One notable bright spot for Fountain Hills Middle School is the exceptional performance of Asian students, who ranked 1st out of 404 Arizona middle schools in 2020-2021. However, the variable performance of Hispanic and Native American students, with rankings ranging from the top 25% to the bottom 25%, suggests the need for targeted interventions to support these student groups. Additionally, the school has experienced relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 2.8% to 6.1%, which are higher than the state average, indicating the need for additional support and resources for at-risk students.

250

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,266

Per pupil spending ?

21.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16000 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268-3131

(480) 664-5420

District: Fountain Hills Unified District

Students who attend Fountain Hills Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fountain Hills High School

Feeder schools for Fountain Hills Middle School:

Elementary:

McDowell Mountain Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.2%

Hispanic:

16.4%

American Indian:

15.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 66th percentile in 2015 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Arizona median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg36%

Arizona avg34%

252^nd of 552

Arizona public middle schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From top 34% (2015) to top 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

159^th of 289Fountain Hills Unified District among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	49.2	562 of 1245	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.6	409 of 1000	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.2	447 of 1226	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.8	400 of 1039	61.5%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	45.7	387 of 895	56.8%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	38.5	972 of 975	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	47.4	558 of 1219	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.6	413 of 824	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.4	398 of 1219	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.2	447 of 862	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.5	431 of 1023	57.9%	★★★☆☆

Foster Care

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	38.8	173 of 306	43.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	49.8	515 of 1170	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.3	321 of 716	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.8	383 of 1198	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	20.1	796 of 911	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	32.9	750 of 1116	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.2	330 of 618	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.6	608 of 820	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	48.9	554 of 1216	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.2	358 of 830	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.3	473 of 1220	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.3	331 of 850	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.5	365 of 1032	64.6%	★★★☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	12.5	235 of 239	1.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	15.7	581 of 617	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	57.1	355 of 1027	65.4%	★★★☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	21.6	168 of 219	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	44.8	283 of 654	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.5	26 of 62	58.1%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	37.5	696 of 1201	42.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	50.8	488 of 1024	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.9	397 of 800	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.8	459 of 1161	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.3	264 of 595	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.1	301 of 720	58.2%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	43.7	252 of 552	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.4	237 of 550	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.0	358 of 854	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.0	230 of 605	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.0	259 of 832	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.5	242 of 605	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.6	260 of 711	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.4	230 of 695	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	62.6	207 of 677	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	57.0	178 of 521	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	75.7	165 of 690	76.1%	★★★★☆
2013	74.2	168 of 787	78.7%	★★★★☆
2012	73.8	177 of 772	77.1%	★★★★☆
2011	71.0	187 of 685	72.7%	★★★★☆
2010	75.9	147 of 692	78.8%	★★★★☆
2009	75.8	145 of 663	78.1%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	48.2	215 of 573	62.5%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	89.4	1 of 404	99.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	60.0	131 of 395	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.7	172 of 386	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.5	312 of 806	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.6	224 of 494	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.3	314 of 820	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.8	235 of 466	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.7	237 of 624	62.0%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	65.2	189 of 760	75.1%	★★★★☆
2021	53.1	265 of 802	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.6	297 of 543	45.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	55.8	106 of 344	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	35.6	440 of 717	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	61.1	117 of 369	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	21.5	424 of 503	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	39.8	212 of 379	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.2	169 of 370	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.2	372 of 810	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.4	178 of 476	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.3	212 of 818	74.1%	★★★★☆
2019	55.6	172 of 435	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.6	218 of 617	64.7%	★★★☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	54.7	46 of 143	67.8%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	39.8	247 of 384	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.0	114 of 211	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.6	260 of 650	60.0%	★★★☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	29.2	108 of 159	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.3	181 of 390	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.6	35 of 62	43.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	49.3	271 of 789	65.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	40.3	172 of 277	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.7	174 of 288	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.0	363 of 675	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.4	226 of 446	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.0	262 of 780	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.8	183 of 337	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.3	190 of 436	56.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

African American (2021)57th percentile-7 vs school

Hispanic (2023)56th percentile~ school

Male (2023)54th percentile~ school

Female (2023)54th percentile~ school

White (2023)52nd percentile-3 vs school

Foster Care (2021)43rd percentile-20 vs school

Special Education (2021)42nd percentile-21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)33rd percentile-22 vs school

Native American (2023)23rd percentile-32 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)6th percentile-49 vs school

Military Connected (2021)2nd percentile-62 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)<1st percentile-63 vs school

Middle school

Asian (2021)100th percentile+31 vs school

Hispanic (2023)75th percentile+17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)69th percentile+15 vs school

Military Connected (2021)68th percentile~ school

Female (2025)67th percentile+12 vs school

Special Education (2021)66th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2021)62nd percentile-6 vs school

Male (2025)44th percentile-10 vs school

White (2025)38th percentile-16 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)36th percentile-22 vs school

Native American (2023)32nd percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts48%+7 vs state

Science40%+10 vs state

Mathematics22%-5 vs state

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Rarely follow IEP's, high turn over rate of teachers and staff, extreme issues with bullying and always a blind eye from the people in charge. Online education is very basic, no support. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)			AASA Mathematics (2025)			AzSCI Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th 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
Fountain Hills Middle School	Public	4-8	16000 E Palisades Blvd	Fountain Hills	85268	Maricopa County	Fountain Hills Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 664-5420	250	17	14.3		143 (57.2%)	3 (1.2%)	41 (16.4%)	3 (1.2%)	39 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.4%)	43.7	252^nd of 552 public middle schools	54.3%		50.4	237^th of 550 public middle schools	56.9%	15	39.0	52.0	53.0	21.0	27.0	19.0	40.0	$8,266	$943	$131	$2,017	$5,360	$1,831	$7,191
Mountainside Middle School	Public	6-8	11256 N 128th St	Scottsdale	85259	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-5500	518	32	16.1		369 (71.2%)	24 (4.6%)	56 (10.8%)	43 (8.3%)	7 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.3%)	74.8	109^th of 552 public middle schools	80.3%		81.3	78^th of 550 public middle schools	85.8%	31	55.0	65.0	63.0	44.0	48.0	50.0	45.0	$7,591	$71	$438	$579	$6,525	$557	$7,082
Desert Canyon Middle School	Public	6-8	10203 E McDowell Mtn Ranch Rd	Scottsdale	85255	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-4600	423	28	15.1		296 (70.0%)	20 (4.7%)	51 (12.1%)	35 (8.3%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.8%)	89.6	44^th of 552 public middle schools	92.0%		80.4	85^th of 550 public middle schools	84.5%	41	63.0	69.0	67.0	63.0	68.0	62.0	59.0	$7,889	$356	$1,085	$1,798	$6,505		$6,447
Stapley Junior High School	Public	7-9	3250 E Hermosa Vista Dr	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-2700	899	46	19.4		594 (66.1%)	10 (1.1%)	190 (21.1%)	5 (0.6%)	64 (7.1%)	3 (0.3%)	33 (3.7%)	63.5	161^st of 552 public middle schools	70.8%		62.4	165^th of 550 public middle schools	70.0%	4		50.0	42.0		46.0	50.0	41.0	$6,541	$52	$85	$190	$6,053	$351	$6,404
Mohave Middle School	Public	6-8	8490 E Jackrabbit Rd	Scottsdale	85250	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-5200	753	55	13.8		378 (50.2%)	34 (4.5%)	254 (33.7%)	30 (4.0%)	38 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.4%)	57.6	195^th of 552 public middle schools	64.7%		53.5	217^th of 550 public middle schools	60.5%	22	52.0	53.0	50.0	43.0	36.0	30.0	38.0	$6,460	$191	$516	$898	$5,515	$237	$5,752
Cocopah Middle School	Public	6-8	6615 E Cholla St	Scottsdale	85254	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-4400	861	44	19.5		654 (76.0%)	29 (3.4%)	104 (12.1%)	46 (5.3%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.7%)	92	37^th of 552 public middle schools	93.3%		92.2	38^th of 550 public middle schools	93.1%	1	72.0	71.0	67.0	74.0	69.0	69.0	54.0	$6,404	$81	$437	$599	$5,468	$418	$5,886
Shepherd Junior High School	Public	4-8	1407 N Alta Mesa Dr	Mesa	85205	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-1800	581	28	20.6		361 (62.1%)	16 (2.8%)	162 (27.9%)	4 (0.7%)	9 (1.5%)	3 (0.5%)	26 (4.5%)	45.9	244^th of 552 public middle schools	55.8%		40.2	275^th of 550 public middle schools	50.0%	31		48.0	46.0		29.0	26.0	34.0	$8,537	$420	$61	$900	$7,489	$568	$8,057
Desert Shadows Middle School	Public	5-8	5858 E Sweetwater Ave	Scottsdale	85254	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-6800	791	39	20.1		547 (69.2%)	14 (1.8%)	139 (17.6%)	26 (3.3%)	13 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (6.4%)	81	75^th of 552 public middle schools	86.4%		74.4	115^th of 550 public middle schools	79.1%	40		63.0	58.0		56.0	61.0	45.0	$6,111	$194	$100	$487	$5,382	$436	$5,818
Fremont Junior High School	Public	7-8	1001 N Power Rd	Mesa	85205	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-8300	822	46	17.9		397 (48.3%)	37 (4.5%)	309 (37.6%)	11 (1.3%)	23 (2.8%)	8 (1.0%)	37 (4.5%)	42	259^th of 552 public middle schools	53.1%		42.6	267^th of 550 public middle schools	51.5%	8		37.0	43.0		30.0	34.0	30.0	$6,870	$437	$21	$895	$6,024	$387	$6,412
Poston Junior High School	Public	7-9	2433 E Adobe St	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-2100	782	40	19.5		301 (38.5%)	35 (4.5%)	384 (49.1%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (2.7%)	10 (1.3%)	29 (3.7%)	26.8	361^st of 552 public middle schools	34.6%		19.9	426^th of 550 public middle schools	22.5%	65		36.0	29.0		25.0	16.0	26.0	$7,415	$371	$57	$798	$6,292	$695	$6,987

Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain Hills Middle School

What district is Fountain Hills Middle School in?

Fountain Hills Unified District

What is the racial makeup of Fountain Hills Middle School?

Students at Fountain Hills Middle School are 57% White, 16% Hispanic, 16% American Indian, 8% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Fountain Hills Middle School a good school?

Fountain Hills Middle School ranks 252^nd of 552 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Fountain Hills Middle School attend?

Students who attend Fountain Hills Middle School usually go on to attend Fountain Hills High School

How many students attend Fountain Hills Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 250 students attended Fountain Hills Middle School.

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