Western Valley Middle School

About Western Valley Middle School

Western Valley Middle School is a vibrant and diverse learning environment located in the heart of a growing metropolitan area. The school strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all students. Through its commitment to academic excellence, Western Valley Middle School provides each student with the opportunity to reach their full potential.
At Western Valley Middle School, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their individual talents. The school offers a variety of activities, clubs, and sports teams to help students develop their skills and knowledge. In addition, the school has a comprehensive academic program that includes challenging courses in the core subjects of math, science, social studies, and language arts.
The faculty and staff at Western Valley Middle School are dedicated to helping each student reach their goals. They strive to create a positive learning environment where students can grow and develop. The school also provides a variety of after-school programs and activities that help to foster a sense of community and belonging.
Western Valley Middle School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its commitment to academic excellence and its supportive environment, the school provides a great foundation for each student’s success.

Address:	6250 W Durango St Phoenix, AZ 85043
Phone:	(623) 707-2200
Site:	wvms.fesd.org
Grades:	6-8
Enrollment:	205 students

Overview Western Valley Middle School

Western Valley Middle School serves 205 students in grades 6-8.
Western Valley 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 6-9% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Western Valley Middle School

Western Valley 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 Western Valley Middle School is 0.24, 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.