Palo Verde Middle School

About Palo Verde Middle School

Palo Verde Middle School is an award-winning public school located in the heart of San Diego, California. It is part of the San Diego Unified School District and serves students in grades 6-8. The school has a strong commitment to academic excellence and is known for its diverse and supportive learning environment.
Palo Verde Middle School offers a variety of programs and activities to engage students and help them reach their highest potential. Academic programs include core classes in English, math, science, and social studies, as well as electives like music, art, physical education, and technology. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs.
Palo Verde Middle School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The teachers and staff are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment, and they strive to help every student reach their goals. With its commitment to excellence and diverse learning opportunities, Palo Verde Middle School is a great choice for any student.

Address:	7502 N 39th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85051
Phone:	(602) 347-2500
Site:	wesdschools.org
Grades:	7-8
Enrollment:	1,001 students

Overview Palo Verde Middle School

Palo Verde Middle School serves 1,001 students in grades 7-8.
Palo Verde Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Palo Verde Middle School

Palo Verde Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Palo Verde Middle School is 0.55, 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.