Explorer Middle School

About Explorer Middle School

Explorer Middle School is a top-rated public school located in the heart of the city. It offers a wide range of educational opportunities for students in grades 6-8. The school is known for its rigorous academic standards and its commitment to helping every student reach their full potential.
The school has a diverse student body and a supportive faculty. All students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their skills. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and after-school programs.
Explorer Middle School is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. The school has a comprehensive anti-bullying policy and provides a variety of resources to help students cope with any issues they may be facing.
Explorer Middle School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its supportive faculty, diverse student body, and wide range of educational and extracurricular activities, it’s no wonder Explorer Middle School is a top-rated public school.

Address:	22401 N 40th St Phoenix, AZ 85050
Phone:	(602) 449-4200
Site:	explorer.pvschools.net
Grades:	7-8
Enrollment:	793 students

Overview Explorer Middle School

Explorer Middle School serves 793 students in grades 7-8.
Explorer Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Explorer Middle School

Explorer Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Explorer Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.