Villago Middle School

Summary:

Villago Middle School is a public middle school located in Casa Grande, Arizona, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 794 students. The school is part of the Casa Grande Elementary District, which is ranked 265 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Villago Middle School has seen a fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 275 to 599 out of Arizona middle schools, and a 1 to 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Villago Middle School consistently underperforms the Casa Grande Elementary District and the state of Arizona in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade ELA proficiency was 19%, compared to the district's 16% and the state's 35%. Similarly, the school's 8th-grade Math proficiency was 10%, compared to the district's 8% and the state's 28%. Additionally, Villago Middle School has had relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 3.2% to 6.5%, which are significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 0.5% to 10%.

When comparing Villago Middle School to the nearby schools, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming academically, with lower test scores and higher dropout rates. This is particularly concerning given that the school serves a higher percentage of students from low-income families, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate ranging from 26.84% to 53.9% in recent years, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 10.94% to 91.61%. The school's performance data for various student subgroups also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of these student populations.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 574 E. Lakeside Parkway
       Casa Grande, AZ  85122


(520) 423-0176

District: Casa Grande Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
464th of 533 Arizona Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,981 Help


Students who attend Villago Middle School usually attend:

High:    Casa Grande Union High School

Feeder schools for Villago Middle School:

Elementary:    McCartney Ranch Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  794

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.2%
White:
27.7%
African American:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Villago Middle School ranks worse than 87.1% of middle schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Casa Grande Elementary District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.39. (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 Villago Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Casa Grande Elementary District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.2%), White (27.7%), African American (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Casa Grande Elementary District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Villago Middle School is 20.1. 1 middle schools in the Casa Grande Elementary District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Villago Middle School is $6,981. 1 middle schools in the Casa Grande Elementary District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Villago Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Villago Middle School 464th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Villago Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Casa Grande Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Casa Grande Elementary District 265th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Villago Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Villago Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 55.87 282nd 663 57.5%
2010 59.35 253rd 692 63.4%
2011 57.76 267th 685 61.0%
2012 59.41 293rd 772 62.0%
2013 53.07 366th 787 53.5%
2014 51.97 319th 690 53.8%
2015 39.68 275th 521 47.2%
2016 45.91 316th 677 53.3%
2017 47.74 300th 695 56.8%
2018 42.64 365th 711 48.7%
2019 38.33 328th 605 45.8%
2021 33.63 498th 832 40.1%
2022 16.04 514th 605 15.0%
2023 26.67 599th 854 29.9%
2024 14.39 464th 533 12.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Villago Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.53 25th 43 41.9%
2021 31.28 464th 650 28.6%
2023 19.38 341st 384 11.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Villago Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
2023 26.35 99th 145 31.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Villago Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.73 100th 178 43.8%
2021 32.04 581st 789 26.4%
2023 17.66 336th 363 7.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Villago Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.85 300th 503 40.4%
2022 16.75 331st 369 10.3%
2023 27.22 527th 717 26.5%
2024 21.81 240th 314 23.6%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Villago Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.26 11th 29 62.1%
2022 96.00 1st 2 50.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Villago 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 Villago Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.72 302nd 624 51.6%
2019 32.47 291st 466 37.6%
2021 35.17 475th 820 42.1%
2022 14.88 442nd 494 10.5%
2023 22.12 640th 806 20.6%
2024 8.48 360th 379 5.0%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Villago Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.35 84th 166 49.4%
2023 51.89 21st 37 43.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Villago Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.80 133rd 143 7.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Villago Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.36 278th 617 54.9%
2019 27.38 297th 435 31.7%
2021 33.82 491st 818 40.0%
2022 13.40 419th 476 12.0%
2023 29.58 546th 810 32.6%
2024 10.10 329th 356 7.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Villago Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.73 261st 404 35.4%
2023 14.92 235th 247 4.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Villago Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.50 487th 573 15.0%
2023 15.52 368th 400 8.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Villago Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.13 252nd 543 53.6%
2019 38.99 214th 387 44.7%
2021 35.05 491st 802 38.8%
2022 15.98 349th 392 11.0%
2023 21.94 616th 760 18.9%
2024 13.87 293rd 322 9.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at Villago Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.29 22nd 62 64.5%
2021 35.52 246th 390 36.9%
2023 39.35 83rd 159 47.8%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Villago Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.68 27th 108 75.0%
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Rank History for White students at Villago Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.38 225th 436 48.4%
2019 27.69 249th 337 26.1%
2021 45.19 398th 780 49.0%
2022 14.12 408th 446 8.5%
2023 28.86 494th 675 26.8%
2024 8.56 258th 273 5.5%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, December 15, 2010

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I am disappointed in Villago school. They are very interested in scores, scores. scores. The principal is unfriendly & plays favorites with the students. Some get special treatment. The classes are not challenging to higher ability students. I think a charter school would be a better choice will check in to that for next year, as this has been a waste of time for my daughter. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Villago Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 294 53 8 371 38 n/a n/a 0 764
2009 305 55 12 405 36 n/a n/a 0 813
2010 294 46 12 435 40 n/a n/a 0 827
2011 258 31 9 474 41 0 24 0 837
2012 223 34 4 485 37 1 31 0 815
2013 229 27 4 490 52 1 35 0 838
2014 205 29 4 494 56 2 30 0 820
2015 230 29 6 525 49 3 33 0 875
2016 223 18 7 504 33 2 40 0 827
2017 248 20 10 501 33 4 38 0 854
2018 234 24 9 528 44 3 40 0 882
2019 235 18 11 530 39 3 46 0 882
2020 229 30 8 554 41 2 51 0 915
2021 227 34 9 505 39 5 65 0 884
2022 216 39 8 466 29 1 42 0 801
2023 220 48 3 454 27 2 40 0 794

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 Villago Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 764 33.8 22.6 38.5
2009 813 39.8 20.4 52.8
2010 827 41.7 19.8 58.9
2011 837 42.0 19.9 58.9
2012 815 42.0 19.4 55
2013 838 41.0 20.4 45.1
2014 820 39.7 20.6 69.6
2015 875 40.0 21.8 67.9
2016 827 37.0 22.3 54.7
2017 854 35.7 23.8 n/a
2018 882 38.5 22.9 62.9
2019 882 39.5 22.3 59
2020 915 41.5 22.0 62.8
2021 884 41.5 21.3 n/a
2022 801 42.5 18.8 26.8
2023 794 39.5 20.1 53.9

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 Villago Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 764 33.8 22.6 38.5
2009 813 39.8 20.4 52.8
2010 827 41.7 19.8 58.9
2011 837 42.0 19.9 58.9
2012 815 42.0 19.4 55
2013 838 41.0 20.4 45.1
2014 820 39.7 20.6 69.6
2015 875 40.0 21.8 67.9
2016 827 37.0 22.3 54.7
2017 854 35.7 23.8 n/a
2018 882 38.5 22.9 62.9
2019 882 39.5 22.3 59
2020 915 41.5 22.0 62.8
2021 884 41.5 21.3 n/a
2022 801 42.5 18.8 26.8
2023 794 39.5 20.1 53.9

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 Villago 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 $369 (5.0%) $33 (0.4%) $772 (10.5%) $6,027 (81.8%) $938 (12.7%) $6,964 (94.5%) $7,367
2020 $279 (5.0%) $188 (3.4%) $746 (13.4%) $4,442 (79.9%) $648 (11.7%) $5,090 (91.6%) $5,557
2022 $561 (8.0%) $94 (1.3%) $1,216 (17.4%) $5,262 (75.4%) $1,063 (15.2%) $6,325 (90.6%) $6,981

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Villago 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 328th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 599th 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 Students882794
 10%
African American1848
 166.7%
American Indian3927
 30.8%
Asian113
 72.7%
Hispanic530454
 14.3%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White235220
 6.4%
Two or More Races4640
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59%53.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Villago Middle School

Students at Villago Middle School are 57% Hispanic, 28% White, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

Students who attend Villago Middle School usually go on to attend Casa Grande Union High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 794 students attended Villago Middle School.

Villago Middle School ranks in the bottom 12.9% of Arizona middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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