Old Vail Middle School

About Old Vail Middle School

Old Vail Middle School is a historic school located in Vail, Arizona. Built in 1912, it is one of the oldest schools in the state and is a registered historic site. The school has a long and rich history, having seen many generations of students pass through its doors.
The school has a unique design, with a two-story brick building surrounded by a courtyard. The school has a bell tower, a library, and several classrooms. It also has a gymnasium and auditorium, which have been used for many events over the years.
Old Vail Middle School is a wonderful example of a historic school. It has served the community of Vail for over a century and is still in use today. The school has been a part of the community for many years and will continue to be an important part of the town for years to come.

Address:	13299 E Colossal Cave Rd Vail, AZ 85641
Phone:	(520) 879-2400
Site:	ovms.vail.k12.az.us
Grades:	6-8
Enrollment:	835 students

Overview Old Vail Middle School

Old Vail Middle School serves 835 students in grades 6-8.
Old Vail Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (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 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Old Vail Middle School

Old Vail Middle School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Old Vail Middle School is 0.57, 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.