Mountain Trail Middle School

Summary:

Mountain Trail Middle School is a public middle school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 680 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Paradise Valley Unified District, which is ranked 108 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mountain Trail Middle School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 56% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50% for the district and 41% for the state. Similarly, in 8th-grade Mathematics, 43% of students were proficient or better, compared to 37% for the district and 28% for the state. The school has also maintained a high statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Arizona middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools within the Paradise Valley Unified District, Mountain Trail Middle School generally outperforms its peers, particularly in academic proficiency and statewide rankings. However, some schools, such as Explorer Middle School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a high-quality education is available across the district.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 2323 E Mountain Gate Pass
       Phoenix, AZ  85024-7598


(602) 449-4600

District: Paradise Valley Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
129th of 533 Arizona Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,163 Help


Students who attend Mountain Trail Middle School usually attend:

High:    Pinnacle High School

Feeder schools for Mountain Trail Middle School:

Elementary:    Boulder Creek Elementary School
    Eagle Ridge Elementary School
    Sunset Canyon School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  680

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.1%
Hispanic:
27.4%
Two or more races:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mountain Trail Middle School ranks better than 75.8% of middle schools in Arizona. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.66. (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 (58.1%), Hispanic (27.4%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain Trail Middle School is 19.6. 7 middle schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Trail Middle School is $6,163. 6 middle schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain Trail Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Trail Middle School 129th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Mountain Trail Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Paradise Valley Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise Valley Unified District 108th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain Trail Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Mountain Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 82.67 96th 663 85.5%
2010 82.67 102nd 692 85.3%
2011 78.34 132nd 685 80.7%
2012 76.46 153rd 772 80.2%
2013 66.55 232nd 787 70.5%
2014 79.77 133rd 690 80.7%
2015 55.49 186th 521 64.3%
2016 62.99 205th 677 69.7%
2017 67.24 184th 695 73.5%
2018 71.28 176th 711 75.2%
2019 67.76 179th 605 70.4%
2021 63.49 232nd 832 72.1%
2022 56.55 233rd 605 61.5%
2023 76.75 147th 854 82.8%
2024 68.66 129th 533 75.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mountain Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.79 19th 43 55.8%
2021 48.01 301st 650 53.7%
2022 33.07 176th 211 16.6%
2023 56.50 145th 384 62.2%
2024 51.01 8th 19 57.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mountain Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.25 140th 606 76.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mountain Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.01 248th 789 68.6%
2023 36.01 198th 363 45.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.21 229th 503 54.5%
2023 43.15 351st 717 51.0%
2024 32.97 189th 314 39.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Mountain Trail 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 Mountain Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.01 157th 624 74.8%
2019 62.49 163rd 466 65.0%
2021 57.75 276th 820 66.3%
2022 50.74 223rd 494 54.9%
2023 75.43 145th 806 82.0%
2024 56.32 137th 379 63.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountain Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.48 160th 617 74.1%
2019 60.55 151st 435 65.3%
2021 67.74 200th 818 75.6%
2022 47.43 231st 476 51.5%
2023 74.34 158th 810 80.5%
2024 62.76 104th 356 70.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mountain Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.23 200th 404 50.5%
2023 81.07 33rd 247 86.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Mountain Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.63 168th 573 70.7%
2023 30.55 283rd 400 29.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mountain Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.28 183rd 543 66.3%
2019 53.51 149th 387 61.5%
2021 41.18 406th 802 49.4%
2022 30.83 250th 392 36.2%
2023 51.78 294th 760 61.3%
2024 32.76 188th 322 41.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Mountain Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.92 73rd 390 81.3%
2023 79.24 24th 159 84.9%
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Rank History for White students at Mountain Trail Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.25 159th 436 63.5%
2019 49.29 179th 337 46.9%
2021 63.46 233rd 780 70.1%
2022 44.95 264th 446 40.8%
2023 72.87 125th 675 81.5%
2024 55.69 111th 273 59.3%
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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 citizen
Monday, April 20, 2020

Open Quote I was a student at this middle school about 8 years ago and the time I spent at this school was certainly the worst time of my life. Hopefully they have better staff now, but while I was here I experienced substantial amounts of discrimination and antagonism. That was from both the students and the teachers. The time I spent anxiously staying home or sent to the office at school resulted in years of trauma, and trouble catching up with my education once I had left. I truly hope no other students have gone through or are going through what I went through at this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mountain Trail Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 695 27 23 65 2 n/a n/a 0 812
2003 695 27 23 65 2 n/a n/a 0 812
2004 736 18 37 78 6 n/a n/a 0 875
2005 757 21 27 87 6 n/a n/a 0 898
2006 756 21 28 93 5 n/a n/a 0 903
2007 738 26 33 111 6 n/a n/a 0 914
2008 767 25 37 114 4 n/a n/a 0 947
2009 718 29 32 105 6 n/a n/a 0 890
2010 618 30 33 106 5 n/a n/a 0 792
2011 605 21 24 150 1 3 43 0 847
2012 601 21 21 169 3 3 31 0 849
2013 532 12 15 154 6 2 22 0 743
2014 555 22 14 155 8 1 21 0 776
2015 500 19 13 150 10 4 18 0 714
2016 497 15 16 152 8 4 19 0 711
2017 536 20 18 167 6 1 22 0 770
2018 458 20 17 162 5 2 25 0 689
2019 388 15 21 160 7 2 26 0 619
2020 368 18 15 168 5 1 22 0 597
2021 344 19 12 174 4 0 24 0 577
2022 391 23 16 178 5 3 42 0 658
2023 395 20 18 186 5 5 51 0 680

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 Mountain Trail Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 812 39.8 20.4 16.3
2003 812 39.8 20.4 16.3
2004 875 39.2 22.3 15.5
2005 898 42.1 21.3 11.2
2006 903 41.6 21.7 11.6
2007 914 43.5 21.0 13.6
2008 947 42.7 22.2 13.7
2009 890 40.9 21.8 14.5
2010 792 32.5 24.3 16.9
2011 847 34.0 24.9 20.5
2012 849 35.6 23.7 22.5
2013 743 32.5 22.8 33.9
2014 776 32.1 24.1 11.3
2015 714 30.0 23.8 21.8
2016 711 29.0 24.5 20.1
2017 770 34.1 22.5 23.5
2018 689 31.8 21.6 25.8
2019 619 26.0 23.8 25.7
2020 597 27.3 21.8 26.8
2021 577 28.6 20.1 n/a
2022 658 29.9 21.9 13.5
2023 680 34.6 19.6 24

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 Mountain Trail Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 812 39.8 20.4 16.3
2003 812 39.8 20.4 16.3
2004 875 39.2 22.3 15.5
2005 898 42.1 21.3 11.2
2006 903 41.6 21.7 11.6
2007 914 43.5 21.0 13.6
2008 947 42.7 22.2 13.7
2009 890 40.9 21.8 14.5
2010 792 32.5 24.3 16.9
2011 847 34.0 24.9 20.5
2012 849 35.6 23.7 22.5
2013 743 32.5 22.8 33.9
2014 776 32.1 24.1 11.3
2015 714 30.0 23.8 21.8
2016 711 29.0 24.5 20.1
2017 770 34.1 22.5 23.5
2018 689 31.8 21.6 25.8
2019 619 26.0 23.8 25.7
2020 597 27.3 21.8 26.8
2021 577 28.6 20.1 n/a
2022 658 29.9 21.9 13.5
2023 680 34.6 19.6 24

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 Mountain Trail 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 $366 (4.8%) $51 (0.7%) $783 (10.3%) $5,367 (70.7%) $1,812 (23.9%) $7,179 (94.5%) $7,595
2020 $00 (0.0%) n/a n/a $5,209 (90.6%) $542 (9.4%) $5,751 (100.0%) $5,751
2021 $1,310 (18.0%) $21 (0.3%) $2,641 (36.4%) $4,521 (62.2%) $1,412 (19.4%) $5,933 (81.7%) $7,264
2022 $525 (8.5%) $176 (2.9%) $1,226 (19.9%) $5,094 (82.7%) $367 (6.0%) $5,462 (88.6%) $6,163

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Trail 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)
Change (%)
Ranks 179th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 147th of 854 Middle schools
 12.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students619680
 9.9%
African American1520
 33.3%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian2118
 14.3%
Hispanic160186
 16.3%
Pacific Islander25
 150%
White388395
 1.8%
Two or More Races2651
 96.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.7%24%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Trail Middle School

Students at Mountain Trail Middle School are 58% White, 27% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Mountain Trail Middle School usually go on to attend Pinnacle High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 680 students attended Mountain Trail Middle School.

Mountain Trail Middle School ranks 129th of 533 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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