Middle Schools in Amphitheater Unified District

The Amphitheater Unified District in Arizona is home to three middle schools: Lawrence W Cross Middle School, Amphitheater Middle School, and La Cima Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a range of educational opportunities within the district.

Among the three schools, Lawrence W Cross Middle School stands out as the top performer. It has consistently ranked higher than the other two schools in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, earning a 4-star rating and ranking 112 out of 552 Arizona middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year. This school also outperforms the district and state averages in most academic test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

In contrast, Amphitheater Middle School and La Cima Middle School have much lower rankings, at 517 and 437 respectively, with 0 and 1 star ratings. These schools also struggle with higher dropout rates, which are a concerning statistic across all three middle schools in the district. Further investigation into the factors contributing to these performance differences, such as teaching practices, curriculum, or resource allocation, could provide valuable insights to support the academic success of all students in the Amphitheater Unified District.