Granite Mountain Middle School

About Granite Mountain Middle School

Granite Mountain Middle School (GMMS) is a public middle school located in Prescott, Arizona. It is part of the Prescott Unified School District and serves students in grades 6-8. GMMS is a school of choice for students and families who value academic excellence, a safe learning environment, and a strong sense of community.
At GMMS, students are offered a rigorous and challenging curriculum that is tailored to meet their individual needs and interests. Students are encouraged to explore their interests through a variety of elective courses, including music, art, computer science, and foreign languages. The school also offers a robust extracurricular program, with a wide range of clubs and activities.
GMMS is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has implemented a number of programs and initiatives to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its students, such as a comprehensive bullying prevention program and a school-wide dress code.
GMMS is proud to be an integral part of the Prescott community. The school offers a variety of community-based activities and events, such as the annual Granite Mountain Middle School Science Fair and the Granite Mountain Middle School Art Show. Through these events, GMMS strives to foster collaboration and engagement between students, parents, and the community.

Address:	1800 N Williamson Valley Rd Prescott, AZ 86305
Phone:	(928) 717-3253
Site:	prescottschools.com
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	533 students

Overview Granite Mountain Middle School

Granite Mountain Middle School serves 533 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Granite Mountain Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (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 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Granite Mountain Middle School

Granite Mountain Middle School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Granite Mountain Middle School is 0.44, 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.