Western Valley Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Phoenix, Arizona 85043 · Fowler Elementary District (4273)
#186 of 203 middle schools in Arizona
#15159 of 15,369 nationally
About Western Valley Middle School
Western Valley Middle School is a public middle located in Phoenix, in the Fowler Elementary District (4273) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 553 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 9.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 186th of 203 ranked middle schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is students per teacher (15th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 553.
There are 354 schools in Phoenix; Western Valley Middle School ranks 310th of 328 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)15%
- Reading proficiency (30%)24%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)19.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Western Valley Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 19.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Western Valley Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Western Valley Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students · 159 m away
South Ridge High School
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 9–12
359 students · 1.4 km away
Sierra Linda High School
Tolleson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,911 students · 1.8 km away
Kings Ridge School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 2–8
371 students · 1.8 km away
Santa Maria Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students · 2.2 km away
Riverside Traditional School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
381 students · 2.2 km away
Maricopa Institute of Technology
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 9–12
421 students · 2.4 km away
Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT)
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 7–8
47 students · 2.4 km away
Fowler Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students · 2.5 km away
Sunridge Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students · 3.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Western Valley Middle School a good school?
Western Valley Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 9.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #186 of 203 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Western Valley Middle School rank in Arizona?
Western Valley Middle School ranks #186 of 203 middle schools in Arizona and #15159 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Western Valley Middle School?
Western Valley Middle School had 553 students in 2025.
Is Western Valley Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Western Valley Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Western Valley Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Western Valley Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.