Summary:
The Avondale Elementary District in Arizona contains only one middle school, Avondale Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school has struggled in recent years, with its statewide ranking declining from 476 out of 550 Arizona middle schools in 2023-2024 to 523 out of 552 in 2024-2025, and a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Avondale Middle School's performance is concerning across several key metrics. The school had a 5.2% dropout rate in 2023-2024, which is high. Its test scores are significantly below the Avondale Elementary District and Arizona state averages in multiple subjects and grade levels, with only 11% of 8th graders proficient or better in Science, compared to 30% for the district and state. The school also had a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 27.2 in 2023-2024, which may impact the quality of instruction.
While the specific free/reduced lunch rate for Avondale Middle School is not provided, the high spending per student of $10,663 in 2021-2022 suggests the school may serve a high-need population. Addressing the school's challenges will likely require targeted interventions, additional resources, and a focus on improving the quality of instruction and support for students to help them succeed.
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