Middle Schools in Vail Unified District

The Vail Unified District in Arizona is home to four middle schools: Old Vail Middle School, Desert Sky Middle School, Rincon Vista Middle School, and Corona Foothills Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are located within the Vail Unified District.

Among the four middle schools, Corona Foothills Middle School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in the state. In the 2022-2023 school year, it ranked 39th out of 854 middle schools statewide, and it has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent performance. Academically, Corona Foothills outperforms the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates as high as 72% in 8th grade English Language Arts and 70% in 8th grade math.

While the schools in the Vail Unified District generally perform better than the state average on standardized tests, there is still room for improvement, as proficiency rates in some subjects and grade levels are below 50%. Additionally, the district-wide dropout rate of 5.2% is higher than the state average, indicating a need to address student engagement and retention. The district should continue to focus on improving academic outcomes, reducing dropout rates, and ensuring equitable resource distribution to support the success of all students.