Rim Country Middle School

Rim Country Middle School is a public middle school in Payson, Arizona, serving 488 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Payson Unified District, which is ranked 211 out of 289 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rim Country Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona middle schools, with a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 years. The school's academic proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with expected proficiency rates ranging from 15% to 32% in English Language Arts and 15% to 19% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 40% to 42% in ELA and 27% to 29% in Mathematics. Additionally, the school has consistently higher dropout rates than the state average, ranging from 5.0% to 6.1% over the past few years, compared to the state average of around 3-4%.

While the school performs poorly compared to other Arizona middle schools across most student subgroups, it performs better for Native American and English Language Learner students, ranking in the middle of Arizona middle schools for these groups. The school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio have also fluctuated over the years, suggesting challenges in consistently allocating resources to support student learning and achievement. Addressing the systemic challenges facing Rim Country Middle School will likely require a multifaceted approach that addresses both academic and socioeconomic factors impacting the school community.