Isaac Middle School

Summary:

Isaac Middle School is a public middle school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 546 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Isaac Elementary District, which is ranked 276 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Isaac Middle School consistently performs poorly on standardized tests, with only 11% of 6th-grade students, 9% of 7th-grade students, and 17% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 43%, 41%, and 35%, respectively. In mathematics, only 13% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 28%. The school also has had high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 4.9% to 12.2%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, 86.81% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Isaac Middle School to nearby schools, such as Morris K. Udall Escuela de Bellas Artes, Imagine Camelback Middle, and Choice Learning Academy, it is clear that Isaac Middle School consistently performs worse on academic measures and has higher dropout rates. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and students of low socioeconomic status, is also concerning, with the school ranking in the bottom quartile of Arizona middle schools for these groups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3402 W McDowell Rd
       Phoenix, AZ  85009-2317


(602) 455-6800

District: Isaac Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
534th of 550 Arizona Middle Schools


Students who attend Isaac Middle School usually attend:

High:    Carl Hayden High School

Feeder schools for Isaac Middle School:

Elementary:    Esperanza Elementary School
    J B Sutton Elementary School
    Mitchell Elementary School
    P T Coe Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  546

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.8%
African American:
3.5%
White:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.8% Help


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Compare Details Isaac Middle School ranks worse than 97.1% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.11. (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: Hispanic (93.8%), African American (3.5%), White (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Isaac Middle School is 17. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Isaac Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Isaac Middle School 534th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Isaac Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Isaac Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Isaac Elementary District 283rd of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Isaac Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Isaac Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 25.05 534th 663 19.5%
2010 31.80 507th 692 26.7%
2011 29.50 506th 685 26.1%
2012 29.06 604th 772 21.8%
2013 29.74 613th 787 22.1%
2014 19.12 591st 690 14.3%
2015 10.35 509th 521 2.3%
2016 21.34 539th 677 20.4%
2017 11.83 664th 695 4.5%
2018 10.51 669th 711 5.9%
2019 4.71 603rd 605 0.3%
2021 13.41 797th 832 4.2%
2022 8.81 584th 605 3.5%
2023 13.46 797th 854 6.7%
2024 9.11 534th 550 2.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Isaac Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.79 594th 650 8.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Isaac 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 18.17 140th 145 3.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Isaac Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.42 173rd 178 2.8%
2021 28.10 644th 789 18.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Isaac Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.89 493rd 503 2.0%
2023 15.44 667th 717 7.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Isaac Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.79 613th 624 1.8%
2019 3.75 465th 466 0.2%
2021 16.75 755th 820 7.9%
2022 4.69 493rd 494 0.2%
2023 12.71 766th 806 5.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Isaac Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.18 594th 617 3.7%
2019 2.67 435th 435 0.0%
2021 13.26 791st 818 3.3%
2022 11.63 433rd 476 9.0%
2023 13.27 763rd 810 5.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Isaac Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.56 294th 404 27.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Isaac Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.73 507th 573 11.5%
2023 45.14 201st 400 49.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Isaac Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.21 526th 543 3.1%
2019 5.72 387th 387 0.0%
2021 18.27 753rd 802 6.1%
2022 12.02 377th 392 3.8%
2023 15.44 709th 760 6.7%
2024 11.72 313th 329 4.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Isaac Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.45 228th 390 41.5%
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Rank History for White students at Isaac Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.89 483rd 780 38.1%
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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 Isaac Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 300 64 16 620 35 n/a n/a 46 1081
1989 305 84 12 737 23 n/a n/a -94 1067
1990 246 97 13 775 14 n/a n/a -76 1069
1991 218 133 18 778 11 n/a n/a -97 1061
1992 167 75 10 851 11 n/a n/a 1 1115
1993 158 68 13 905 23 n/a n/a 0 1167
1994 149 73 14 1013 27 n/a n/a 0 1276
1995 125 82 15 1090 27 n/a n/a 0 1339
1996 125 82 15 1090 27 n/a n/a 0 1339
1997 85 39 11 1001 27 n/a n/a 0 1163
1998 71 26 6 1045 21 n/a n/a 0 1169
1999 60 26 2 1131 26 n/a n/a 0 1245
2000 39 24 2 1049 19 n/a n/a 0 1133
2001 27 19 2 1007 19 n/a n/a 0 1074
2002 31 15 3 970 13 n/a n/a 0 1032
2003 31 15 3 970 13 n/a n/a 0 1032
2004 27 8 3 999 8 n/a n/a 0 1045
2005 19 12 2 891 6 n/a n/a 0 930
2006 25 9 0 904 5 n/a n/a 0 943
2007 10 6 0 835 6 n/a n/a 0 857
2008 20 7 1 813 4 n/a n/a 0 845
2009 18 4 1 796 6 n/a n/a 0 825
2010 15 12 2 766 5 n/a n/a 0 800
2011 14 14 2 766 7 0 1 0 804
2012 17 13 3 763 9 0 2 0 807
2013 13 11 2 781 6 0 1 0 814
2014 7 8 3 779 6 0 3 0 806
2015 14 15 3 799 4 0 5 0 840
2016 17 12 2 825 4 0 1 0 861
2017 15 13 2 825 2 0 0 0 857
2018 10 18 2 779 6 0 0 0 815
2019 10 16 4 730 6 0 0 0 766
2020 11 19 5 702 5 0 2 0 744
2021 9 22 4 601 7 0 2 0 645
2022 7 18 3 564 6 0 1 0 599
2023 9 19 1 512 3 0 2 0 546

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 Isaac Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1081 48.5 22.2 n/a
1989 1067 51.0 20.9 n/a
1990 1069 55.0 19.4 n/a
1991 1061 56.0 18.9 n/a
1992 1115 61.0 18.2 n/a
1993 1167 61.0 19.1 n/a
1994 1276 59.0 21.6 n/a
1995 1339 74.0 18.1 n/a
1996 1339 74.0 18.1 n/a
1997 1163 60.0 19.4 n/a
1998 1169 56.0 20.9 n/a
1999 1245 58.0 21.5 n/a
2000 1133 60.7 18.7 n/a
2001 1074 58.0 18.5 n/a
2002 1032 58.0 17.8 n/a
2003 1032 58.0 17.8 n/a
2004 1045 54.0 19.4 99.7
2005 930 49.5 18.8 n/a
2006 943 49.5 19.1 n/a
2007 857 43.5 19.7 1.9
2008 845 49.0 17.2 83.1
2009 825 48.0 17.2 99.6
2010 800 40.0 20.0 99.6
2011 804 39.0 20.6 99.6
2012 807 37.0 21.8 99.6
2013 814 39.0 20.8 99.6
2014 806 34.0 23.7 99.6
2015 840 35.0 24.0 0
2016 861 37.0 23.2 99.7
2017 857 39.0 21.9 99.6
2018 815 40.0 20.3 92.9
2019 766 37.0 20.7 93
2020 744 31.8 23.3 86.8
2021 645 28.8 22.3 n/a
2022 599 28.0 21.3 86.8
2023 546 32.0 17.0 86.8

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 Isaac Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1081 48.5 22.2 n/a
1989 1067 51.0 20.9 n/a
1990 1069 55.0 19.4 n/a
1991 1061 56.0 18.9 n/a
1992 1115 61.0 18.2 n/a
1993 1167 61.0 19.1 n/a
1994 1276 59.0 21.6 n/a
1995 1339 74.0 18.1 n/a
1996 1339 74.0 18.1 n/a
1997 1163 60.0 19.4 n/a
1998 1169 56.0 20.9 n/a
1999 1245 58.0 21.5 n/a
2000 1133 60.7 18.7 n/a
2001 1074 58.0 18.5 n/a
2002 1032 58.0 17.8 n/a
2003 1032 58.0 17.8 n/a
2004 1045 54.0 19.4 99.7
2005 930 49.5 18.8 n/a
2006 943 49.5 19.1 n/a
2007 857 43.5 19.7 1.9
2008 845 49.0 17.2 83.1
2009 825 48.0 17.2 99.6
2010 800 40.0 20.0 99.6
2011 804 39.0 20.6 99.6
2012 807 37.0 21.8 99.6
2013 814 39.0 20.8 99.6
2014 806 34.0 23.7 99.6
2015 840 35.0 24.0 0
2016 861 37.0 23.2 99.7
2017 857 39.0 21.9 99.6
2018 815 40.0 20.3 92.9
2019 766 37.0 20.7 93
2020 744 31.8 23.3 86.8
2021 645 28.8 22.3 n/a
2022 599 28.0 21.3 86.8
2023 546 32.0 17.0 86.8

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 Isaac 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 $878 (9.7%) $141 (1.6%) $1,896 (21.0%) $6,934 (76.7%) $1,086 (12.0%) $8,020 (88.7%) $9,039

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Isaac Middle School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 603rd of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 797th of 854 Middle schools
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students766546
 28.7%
African American1619
 18.8%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic730512
 29.9%
Pacific Islander00
White109
 10%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93%86.8%
 6.1%


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Students at Isaac Middle School are 94% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% White.

Students who attend Isaac Middle School usually go on to attend Carl Hayden High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 546 students attended Isaac Middle School.

Isaac Middle School ranks in the bottom 2.9% 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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