Summary:
The city of Queen Creek, Arizona is home to 4 middle schools that serve students in grades 6-8. These schools are spread across 3 different school districts - Chandler Unified District #80, Higley Unified School District, and Queen Creek Unified District. The data reveals that some schools in this area are standouts, consistently outperforming their peers and the state average.
Willie & Coy Payne Junior High and Newell Barney College Preparatory School emerge as the top-performing middle schools in the area. Willie & Coy Payne Junior High has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Arizona, reaching the 54th percentile statewide in 2024-2025. Newell Barney College Preparatory School is also a standout, ranking 55th out of 552 Arizona middle schools in 2024-2025, placing it in the top 10% statewide. Both schools excel in test scores, outperforming the district and state averages in multiple subjects.
In contrast, Sossaman Middle School and Queen Creek Junior High School have more mixed results, with some subject areas exceeding the district and state, while others lag behind. The data also reveals that the schools vary in their spending per student and student-teacher ratios, with Newell Barney College Preparatory School having the lowest student-teacher ratio at 9.5, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. Overall, the analysis highlights the diversity of middle school performance within the Queen Creek area, with some schools consistently outperforming others.
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