Serving 509 students in grades 6-8, Esperero Canyon Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Esperero Canyon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Esperero Canyon Middle School's student population of 509 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating students to become lifelong learners and global citizens.
School Rankings
Esperero Canyon Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Esperero Canyon Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
31%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
57%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esperero Canyon Middle School's ranking?
Esperero Canyon Middle School is ranked #322 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Esperero Canyon Middle School often compared to?
Esperero Canyon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orange Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Esperero Canyon Middle School?
509 students attend Esperero Canyon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Esperero Canyon Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Esperero Canyon Middle School?
Esperero Canyon Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Esperero Canyon Middle School offer ?
Esperero Canyon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Esperero Canyon Middle School part of?
Esperero Canyon Middle School is part of Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District.
School Reviews
5 10/30/2008
The academic programs are very advanced but the teachers let us take it by our own pace. Music, Art and sports are actually an encore class (sports is PE). And we compete with other schools and we have Honor Roll. The rooms are nice and big to hold a large class, we have the MPR (the multi purpose room), the student commons (like a lunch room), an Art room, a Band room, and a music room. Also the parents are highly involved and some host school events and love to drop thier kids off because it is a safe and possitive school. I do reconmend it greatly.
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