Middle Schools in Maricopa Unified

The Maricopa Middle school is the sole middle school located within the Maricopa Unified School District in California. Serving grades 6-8, Maricopa Middle faces significant academic and demographic challenges, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population that is predominantly economically disadvantaged.

Maricopa Middle's performance lags far behind state averages, with only 17.57% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and just 6.76% proficient in mathematics, compared to state averages of 47.04% and 35.54% respectively. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 38.6% and a student-teacher ratio of 25.6 to 1, which may contribute to its academic struggles. Reflecting these challenges, Maricopa Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of California middle schools in recent years.

The data suggests that the Maricopa Unified School District may need to implement more comprehensive interventions and support to help Maricopa Middle improve its performance and address the significant barriers faced by its students, many of whom come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Targeted efforts to improve attendance, provide additional resources and support for teachers, and address the needs of the school's high-poverty student population could be crucial in helping Maricopa Middle overcome its current challenges and better serve its community.