Echo Mountain Intermediate School

Summary:

Echo Mountain Intermediate School is a public middle school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving grades 4-6 and part of the Paradise Valley Unified District. The school has seen a shift in its racial demographics, with a decrease in White students and an increase in Hispanic students in recent years.

Echo Mountain Intermediate School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 30% of 4th graders, 19% of 5th graders, and 28% of 6th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 58% and the state's 46%. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 75.62% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than nearby schools. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and spending per student comparable to other schools, Echo Mountain Intermediate School continues to struggle academically.

The analysis of Echo Mountain Intermediate School reveals several areas of concern, including consistently low test scores, high poverty levels, and significant demographic shifts. These findings suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies, resource allocation, and support systems to address the unique challenges faced by the school and its student population.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 1811 E Michigan Ave # 3
       Phoenix, AZ  85022-1305


(602) 449-5600

District: Paradise Valley Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,414 Help


Students who attend Echo Mountain Intermediate School usually attend:

High:    North Canyon High School

Feeder schools for Echo Mountain Intermediate School:

Elementary:    Echo Mountain Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  361

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.0%
African American:
16.9%
White:
16.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Echo Mountain Intermediate School ranks worse than 89% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Echo Mountain Intermediate School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Paradise Valley Unified District. Student population at Echo Mountain Intermediate School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59%), African American (16.9%), White (16.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Echo Mountain Intermediate School is 15.3, which is the 3rd best among 7 middle schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Echo Mountain Intermediate School is $8,414. 4 middle schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Echo Mountain Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Echo Mountain Intermediate School 805th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Echo Mountain Intermediate 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 Echo Mountain Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Echo Mountain Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 28.58 808th 1062 23.9%
2010 39.93 661st 1090 39.4%
2011 34.35 729th 1075 32.2%
2012 39.59 749th 1141 34.4%
2013 47.59 631st 1158 45.5%
2014 39.55 663rd 1079 38.6%
2015 22.49 728th 955 23.8%
2016 30.22 724th 1079 32.9%
2017 25.59 812th 1106 26.6%
2018 24.35 831st 1109 25.1%
2019 13.04 945th 1039 9.0%
2021 32.19 758th 1226 38.2%
2022 10.68 930th 1000 7.0%
2023 27.23 867th 1245 30.4%
2024 13.58 805th 904 11.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Echo Mountain Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.89 792nd 1027 22.9%
2023 14.06 589th 617 4.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Echo Mountain Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.84 123rd 155 20.6%
2021 39.48 520th 975 46.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Echo Mountain Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.35 400th 417 4.1%
2021 37.90 688th 1201 42.7%
2023 14.85 805th 820 1.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Echo Mountain Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.53 665th 820 18.9%
2022 14.85 578th 618 6.5%
2023 33.21 742nd 1116 33.5%
2024 15.59 509th 546 6.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Echo Mountain Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.25 178th 423 57.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Echo Mountain Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.94 857th 1023 16.2%
2019 7.31 836th 862 3.0%
2021 35.38 734th 1219 39.8%
2022 13.55 755th 824 8.4%
2023 25.30 893rd 1219 26.7%
2024 5.54 585th 593 1.3%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Echo Mountain Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.51 87th 306 71.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Echo Mountain Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.88 787th 1032 23.7%
2019 8.62 816th 850 4.0%
2021 30.36 791st 1220 35.2%
2022 7.35 807th 830 2.8%
2023 27.49 865th 1216 28.9%
2024 7.89 583rd 609 4.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Echo Mountain Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.81 448th 620 27.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Echo Mountain Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.60 79th 100 21.0%
2021 40.21 496th 895 44.6%
2023 16.25 569th 607 6.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Echo Mountain Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.68 737th 911 19.1%
2019 14.38 657th 709 7.3%
2021 35.18 732nd 1198 38.9%
2022 15.91 644th 716 10.1%
2023 26.22 890th 1170 23.9%
2024 14.11 437th 472 7.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Echo Mountain Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.30 143rd 654 78.1%
2023 71.32 52nd 219 76.3%
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Rank History for White students at Echo Mountain Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.16 645th 720 10.4%
2019 6.20 580th 595 2.5%
2021 29.67 878th 1161 24.4%
2023 34.02 698th 1024 31.8%
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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 Echo Mountain Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 250 39 9 151 18 n/a n/a 0 467
2003 250 39 9 151 18 n/a n/a 0 467
2004 228 43 12 185 15 n/a n/a 0 483
2005 220 26 12 193 19 n/a n/a 0 470
2006 202 28 10 213 26 n/a n/a 0 479
2007 190 13 13 220 18 n/a n/a 0 454
2008 152 22 11 216 13 n/a n/a 0 414
2009 153 28 18 193 12 n/a n/a 0 404
2010 129 34 16 210 12 n/a n/a 0 401
2011 106 27 15 217 11 0 10 0 386
2012 95 34 9 246 11 0 10 0 405
2013 100 20 3 270 12 0 18 0 423
2014 98 32 4 265 16 2 15 0 432
2015 93 29 6 274 13 2 15 0 432
2016 92 34 6 275 12 3 17 0 439
2017 96 20 4 276 10 0 24 0 430
2018 103 27 1 262 7 2 19 0 421
2019 100 24 3 282 16 2 18 0 445
2020 94 41 9 261 15 0 16 0 436
2021 73 31 9 235 16 1 15 0 380
2022 78 58 7 202 16 0 16 0 377
2023 60 61 3 213 8 1 15 0 361

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 Echo Mountain Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 467 27.6 16.9 n/a
2003 467 27.6 16.9 n/a
2004 483 29.0 16.7 73.3
2005 470 33.0 14.2 66
2006 479 31.0 15.5 78.9
2007 454 29.0 15.7 69.2
2008 414 26.0 15.9 72.2
2009 404 26.5 15.2 76.7
2010 401 26.8 14.9 74.1
2011 386 22.8 16.9 79.3
2012 405 21.8 18.5 84.7
2013 423 21.5 19.6 82
2014 432 25.0 17.2 n/a
2015 432 22.0 19.6 87.3
2016 439 27.0 16.2 74.5
2017 430 27.5 15.6 87
2018 421 24.5 17.1 81.9
2019 445 22.9 19.4 82.7
2020 436 24.9 17.5 77.8
2021 380 23.8 15.9 n/a
2022 377 23.3 16.1 35.8
2023 361 23.5 15.3 75.6

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 Echo Mountain Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 467 27.6 16.9 n/a
2003 467 27.6 16.9 n/a
2004 483 29.0 16.7 73.3
2005 470 33.0 14.2 66
2006 479 31.0 15.5 78.9
2007 454 29.0 15.7 69.2
2008 414 26.0 15.9 72.2
2009 404 26.5 15.2 76.7
2010 401 26.8 14.9 74.1
2011 386 22.8 16.9 79.3
2012 405 21.8 18.5 84.7
2013 423 21.5 19.6 82
2014 432 25.0 17.2 n/a
2015 432 22.0 19.6 87.3
2016 439 27.0 16.2 74.5
2017 430 27.5 15.6 87
2018 421 24.5 17.1 81.9
2019 445 22.9 19.4 82.7
2020 436 24.9 17.5 77.8
2021 380 23.8 15.9 n/a
2022 377 23.3 16.1 35.8
2023 361 23.5 15.3 75.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Echo Mountain Intermediate 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 $480 (6.1%) $76 (1.0%) $1,036 (13.1%) $5,793 (73.1%) $1,575 (19.9%) $7,368 (93.0%) $7,924
2020 $00 (0.0%) n/a n/a $5,585 (92.7%) $437 (7.3%) $6,022 (100.0%) $6,022
2021 $1,679 (22.5%) $169 (2.3%) $3,526 (47.2%) $5,036 (67.4%) $591 (7.9%) $5,626 (75.3%) $7,474
2022 $1,152 (13.7%) $301 (3.6%) $2,605 (31.0%) $6,219 (73.9%) $742 (8.8%) $6,961 (82.7%) $8,414

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Echo Mountain Intermediate 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)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 945th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 867th of 1245 Elementary schools
 21.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students445361
 18.9%
African American2461
 154.2%
American Indian168
 50%
Asian33
Hispanic282213
 24.5%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White10060
 40%
Two or More Races1815
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.7%75.6%
 7.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Echo Mountain Intermediate School

In the 2022-23 school year, 361 students attended Echo Mountain Intermediate School.

Students who attend Echo Mountain Intermediate School usually go on to attend North Canyon High School

Students at Echo Mountain Intermediate School are 59% Hispanic, 17% African American, 17% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.


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