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White Cliffs Middle School

Summary:

White Cliffs Middle School is a public middle school serving 585 students in grades 6-8 in Kingman, Arizona, part of the Kingman Unified School District. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with higher test scores across various subjects and grade levels. It also has relatively low dropout rates and a favorable student-teacher ratio compared to the district and state averages.

While White Cliffs Middle School's academic performance is strong overall, there are some interesting findings to note. The school's proficiency rates vary significantly across different racial subgroups, with Asian and African American students performing much higher than the state average, while White and multi-racial students perform significantly lower. Additionally, the school's free and reduced-price lunch rate has increased in recent years, indicating a growing population of students from low-income families, which may have implications for the school's resources and support. When compared to other middle schools in the area, Kingman Academy of Learning - Middle School consistently outperforms White Cliffs Middle School in both academic proficiency and school rankings.

Over the past few years, White Cliffs Middle School's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating have declined, suggesting the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic performance compared to other middle schools in the state. To address these challenges, the school may need to implement targeted interventions and allocate resources to support all students, regardless of their socioeconomic or racial background, and ensure that the school's strong academic performance is sustained in the long term.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3550 Prospector St
       Kingman, AZ  86401-1900

(928) 753-6216

District: Kingman Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
327th of 533 Arizona Middle Schools


Students who attend White Cliffs Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lee Williams High School

Feeder schools for White Cliffs Middle School:

Elementary:    Hualapai Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.2 Help
Number of students:  585

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.0%
Hispanic:
24.3%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details White Cliffs Middle School ranks worse than 61.4% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.69. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66%), Hispanic (24.3%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Cliffs Middle School is 21.2, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Kingman Unified School District! (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

White Cliffs Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks White Cliffs Middle School 327th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See White Cliffs Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kingman Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingman Unified School District 230th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for White Cliffs Middle School

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Rank History for all students at White Cliffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 34.27 458th 663 30.9%
2010 25.07 559th 692 19.2%
2011 27.66 524th 685 23.5%
2012 43.69 451st 772 41.6%
2013 33.72 572nd 787 27.3%
2014 32.29 478th 690 30.7%
2015 23.48 401st 521 23.0%
2016 43.50 333rd 677 50.8%
2017 34.75 413th 695 40.6%
2018 49.37 304th 711 57.2%
2019 37.51 334th 605 44.8%
2021 47.37 352nd 832 57.7%
2022 29.81 384th 605 36.5%
2023 37.54 464th 854 45.7%
2024 29.69 327th 533 38.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at White Cliffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.72 34th 43 20.9%
2021 34.58 434th 650 33.2%
2022 4.64 208th 211 1.4%
2023 17.05 352nd 384 8.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at White Cliffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.31 196th 606 67.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at White Cliffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.58 97th 178 45.5%
2021 44.04 360th 789 54.4%
2023 30.70 240th 363 33.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at White Cliffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.74 222nd 503 55.9%
2022 24.47 278th 369 24.7%
2023 39.92 383rd 717 46.6%
2024 29.80 204th 314 35.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at White Cliffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.57 172nd 257 33.1%
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Rank History for Female students at White Cliffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.93 255th 624 59.1%
2019 32.15 294th 466 36.9%
2021 45.43 373rd 820 54.5%
2022 24.86 367th 494 25.7%
2023 34.93 470th 806 41.7%
2024 25.18 258th 379 31.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at White Cliffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.38 141st 143 1.4%
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Rank History for Male students at White Cliffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.62 268th 617 56.6%
2019 29.37 284th 435 34.7%
2021 50.64 315th 818 61.5%
2022 23.01 360th 476 24.4%
2023 37.30 434th 810 46.4%
2024 17.52 290th 356 18.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at White Cliffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.00 112th 404 72.3%
2023 30.05 200th 247 19.0%
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Rank History for African American students at White Cliffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.31 279th 573 51.3%
2023 71.59 63rd 400 84.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at White Cliffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.85 212th 543 61.0%
2019 46.82 175th 387 54.8%
2021 47.77 321st 802 60.0%
2022 38.65 221st 392 43.6%
2023 34.77 462nd 760 39.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at White Cliffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.53 170th 390 56.4%
2023 27.52 109th 159 31.4%
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Rank History for White students at White Cliffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.64 314th 436 28.0%
2019 10.25 314th 337 6.8%
2021 41.86 440th 780 43.6%
2022 11.79 421st 446 5.6%
2023 20.49 574th 675 15.0%
2024 8.72 257th 273 5.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for White Cliffs Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 608 14 6 124 13 n/a n/a 0 765
2008 585 11 13 97 15 n/a n/a 0 721
2009 577 11 17 98 15 n/a n/a 0 718
2010 524 13 16 106 14 n/a n/a 0 673
2011 552 11 15 102 24 0 0 0 704
2012 535 5 16 95 22 1 7 0 681
2013 506 6 12 105 21 4 19 0 673
2014 492 4 12 119 11 1 25 0 664
2015 497 10 9 112 13 3 34 0 678
2016 428 12 10 98 6 1 25 0 580
2017 469 7 13 136 11 1 27 0 664
2018 477 7 12 141 12 2 27 0 678
2019 515 3 8 138 17 1 31 0 713
2020 499 6 2 131 10 2 45 0 695
2021 445 5 4 131 13 2 28 0 628
2022 418 3 7 131 11 4 24 0 598
2023 386 7 11 142 12 1 26 0 585

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at White Cliffs Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 765 37.5 20.4 49.5
2008 721 39.0 18.5 48.8
2009 718 38.0 18.9 13.6
2010 673 30.5 22.0 53
2011 704 28.7 24.5 57.8
2012 681 31.5 21.6 57.4
2013 673 28.2 23.8 60.9
2014 664 29.0 22.8 63.3
2015 678 28.0 24.2 57.5
2016 580 28.0 20.7 61.2
2017 664 27.5 24.1 67.9
2018 678 30.5 22.2 52.8
2019 713 31.5 22.6 49.9
2020 695 34.0 20.4 41.9
2021 628 33.0 19.0 n/a
2022 598 28.5 20.9 21.2
2023 585 27.5 21.2 37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio White Cliffs Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 765 37.5 20.4 49.5
2008 721 39.0 18.5 48.8
2009 718 38.0 18.9 13.6
2010 673 30.5 22.0 53
2011 704 28.7 24.5 57.8
2012 681 31.5 21.6 57.4
2013 673 28.2 23.8 60.9
2014 664 29.0 22.8 63.3
2015 678 28.0 24.2 57.5
2016 580 28.0 20.7 61.2
2017 664 27.5 24.1 67.9
2018 678 30.5 22.2 52.8
2019 713 31.5 22.6 49.9
2020 695 34.0 20.4 41.9
2021 628 33.0 19.0 n/a
2022 598 28.5 20.9 21.2
2023 585 27.5 21.2 37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for White Cliffs Middle School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $406 (6.0%) $284 (4.2%) $1,096 (16.3%) $5,029 (74.7%) $1,009 (15.0%) $6,038 (89.7%) $6,728
2020 $242 (4.4%) $130 (2.3%) $614 (11.1%) $4,679 (84.5%) $486 (8.8%) $5,165 (93.3%) $5,538
2021 $599 (6.2%) $1,130 (11.6%) $2,328 (23.9%) $6,623 (68.1%) $1,375 (14.1%) $7,998 (82.2%) $9,727

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on White Cliffs Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 334th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 464th of 854 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students713585
 18%
African American37
 133.3%
American Indian1712
 29.4%
Asian811
 37.5%
Hispanic138142
 2.9%
Pacific Islander11
White515386
 25%
Two or More Races3126
 16.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.9%37.8%
 12.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about White Cliffs Middle School

Students who attend White Cliffs Middle School usually go on to attend Lee Williams High School

White Cliffs Middle School ranks 327th of 533 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at White Cliffs Middle School are 66% White, 24% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 585 students attended White Cliffs Middle School.


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